CKLA Renaissance

Which sentence would be most important to include in a summary of Leonardo da Vinci’s contributions?

• He painted Mona Lisa, one of the most famous works of art in history.

• He used mirror writing in his notebooks to record his ideas.

• He studied anatomy and created detailed drawings of the human body.

• He combined art and science to reflect the Renaissance spirit of innovation.

What does the section about Leonardo da Vinci’s failed flying machine reveal about his approach to learning?

• He focused on nature as a source of inspiration, even if his experiments failed.

• He ignored nature and relied on ancient ideas to guide his work.

• He focused more on perfection in painting than experimentation.

• He refused to share his ideas with other scientists.

What does "uncharted" mean in the sentence: "During the Renaissance, explorers ventured into uncharted territories to expand trade and knowledge"?

• Previously unknown or unexplored

• Fully mapped and documented
  

• Dangerous and forbidden

• Owned by another country

In the sentence, "The spirit of the Renaissance encouraged people to pursue knowledge and creativity," what does "spirit" mean?

• A supernatural being

• The main qualities or essence of something

• A type of artwork

• A physical representation

What does "genius" mean in the sentence: "Leonardo da Vinci was celebrated as a genius for his incredible talent and creativity"?

• A person with extraordinary talent and intelligence

• A regular artist or thinker

• A person who invents tools

• A leader of a guild

In the sentence, "The artist painted the fresco directly onto wet plaster, a common Renaissance technique," what does "fresco" mean?

• A style of painting on wet plaster

• A large sculpture carved from stone

• A type of stained glass window

• A woven tapestry

In the sentence, "The visionary architect designed buildings that inspired awe and admiration," what does "visionary" mean?

• Having a far-reaching and imaginative vision

• A person who copies others' work

• A designer of small, practical tools

• Someone who refuses to innovate

Which quotation from the text best supports the idea that the Renaissance was a period of rebirth?

• These forms of expression often communicate what is happening during certain periods in time.

• The Renaissance movement was inspired by a renewed interest in ancient Greek and Roman culture and learning.

• Monks made beautiful copies of writings from ancient Greece and Rome.

• Trade, economy, laws, and systems of government were established.

What is the main idea of Chapter 1?

• The Renaissance brought new ideas and art, inspired by ancient Greece and Rome.

• The Middle Ages focused on religious devotion and the Church’s power.

• Greek and Roman empires were destroyed by warring tribes.

• The Church discouraged new learning during the Renaissance.

Why does the author discuss ancient Greece in Chapter 1?

• To show how Greek culture helped inspire the Renaissance.

• To explain how democracy started in Greece.

• To describe how the Romans conquered Greece.

• To compare the architecture of Greece and Italy.