Why did church officials CENSOR, or forbid (ban), many works of literature during the Renaissance?
Star Renaissance Reading

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8th Grade
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Sarah Williams
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To prevent people from expressing their individuality.
To prevent people from reading criticisms of the Church
To prevent people from viewing secular themes.
To prevent people from learning the Church's secret playbook for soccer games.
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One technique that Renaissance artists used to make their works of art appear more realistic and harmonious was LINEAR PERSPECTIVE, which was a...
mathematical system for representing one-dimensional space on a flat surface.
mathematical system for representing two-dimensional space on a flat surface.
mathematical system for representing three-dimensional space on a flat surface.
mathematical system for representing four-dimensional space on a flat surface.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 2 pts
How did Renaissance artists make their works of art appear more "balanced" and "pleasing" than Medieval art?
Through the use of LINEAR PERSPECTIVE.
Through the use of REALISM.
Through the use of PROPORTION.
Through the use of OIL PAINTS.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 2 pts
Which of the following is NOT an example of "rebirth" during the Renaissance.
Artwork focused on making people resemble the divine (holy / godlike).
The revival of classical Greek and Roman art.
The use of classical mathematics and the dome in architectural designs.
Writer's studied classical literature.
There was more of a focus on expressing individuality and the beauty of the world in art.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 2 pts
Which of the following inventions led to an increase literacy rates, enabled people to learn about events in other areas of the world, and helped dawn the "Information Age?"
Shakespeare's sonnets
Gutenberg's printing press and movable type
Cervantes' "Don Quixote"
The use of linear persepctive
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT an example of how the Renaissance changed daily life?
More books were written in the vernacular which led to increased literacy rates.
A new calendar was created and the printing press allowed information to spread across the world.
The wealthy and nobility were NOT the only group of people who could gain prestige.
More people supported and donated money towards the Church in order to strengthen it.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the primary theme of the Renaissance period in literature?
Rebirth and revival of classical ideas
The dominance of religious themes
The exploration of futuristic concepts
The focus on medieval traditions
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