Italian Renaissance

The most famous paintings of Leonardo da Vinci were

• Mona Lisa and Last Supper

• Guernica and Head of a Woman

• Women Sewing and Starry Night

• The Night Watch and Danaë

CHIAROSCURO is a term used for

• light-fair

• light-distant

• heavy-light

• light-dark

What was the impact of the Italian Renaissance on the development of scientific methods?

• It led to the rejection of empirical observation.

• It encouraged the use of experimentation and observation.

• It focused solely on philosophical debates.

• It discouraged the study of natural phenomena.

Which Italian Renaissance figure is known for his contributions to the field of anatomy?

• Galileo Galilei

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Niccolò Machiavelli

• Dante Alighieri

How did the invention of the printing press during the Italian Renaissance influence scientific progress?

• It limited the spread of scientific ideas.

• It allowed for the widespread dissemination of scientific knowledge.

• It was used only for religious texts.

• It had no impact on science.

Which of the following best describes the relationship between art and science during the Italian Renaissance?

• Art and science were completely separate disciplines.

• Art was used to illustrate scientific concepts.

• Science was used to critique art.

• Art had no influence on scientific thought.

What role did mathematics play in the scientific advancements of the Italian Renaissance?

• Mathematics was considered irrelevant to science.

• Mathematics was used to model and understand natural phenomena.

• Mathematics was only used in art.

• Mathematics was rejected by Renaissance scientists.

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Which Italian Renaissance scientist is known for his work on heliocentrism?

• Galileo Galilei

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Niccolò Machiavelli

• Dante Alighieri

What was a key feature of scientific inquiry during the Italian Renaissance?

• Reliance on ancient texts without question

• Emphasis on empirical evidence and observation

• Focus on alchemy and astrology

• Rejection of mathematical principles

How did Renaissance humanism influence scientific thought?

• It discouraged the study of the natural world.

• It promoted the study of classical texts and empirical observation.

• It focused solely on religious teachings.

• It had no impact on science.