Unit 2 Test : Art in America

What is the main idea of paragraph 1?

• The Dark Ages were a time of great suffering in Italy

• The Renaissance marked Italy's awakening from a long period of dormancy

• Italians were confused about their history

• History experts often disagree about historical events

What does 'privileged' mean in paragraph 4? Use context clues to explain. Not a RACE Response. Write in a complete sentence.

Based on the text, what was a direct effect of the plague in Italy?

• Cities became more populated

• Production increased rapidly

• Prices increased dramatically

• Cities became smaller and prices dropped

What caused Italian merchants to change their production focus?

• They wanted to make more expensive luxury items

• Low grain prices forced them to find alternatives

• They were ordered to by city-states

• The plague destroyed all their grain

What does 'philosophy' mean in paragraph 4?

• Religion study

• Business practices study

• Meaning of life and ideas study

• Ancient languages study

How did education change during the Renaissance?

• Focused only on religious studies

• Expanded to include various subjects

• Completely eliminated

• Restricted to scientific studies

What is a key feature of Renaissance art?

• Abstract art

• Only religious symbols

• Realistic people and emotions

• Geometric shapes

According to the text, what made Leonardo da Vinci a 'Renaissance man'?

• He only focused on painting

• He was skilled in multiple fields

• He invented the airplane

• He was born in Italy

What was the most significant Renaissance achievement?

• Leonardo's flying machine

• Michelangelo's sculptures

• The printing press

• The development of philosophy

What was the impact of the printing press on books?

• Books became more expensive

• Fewer books were produced

• Books became cheaper and more available

• Books were only written by hand