Study Guide: The Renaissance

What does 'cultural' mean?

• of or relating to fine arts.

• a style of painting.

• a form of art that uses digital technology.

• a movement in art and architecture.

What does 'Renaissance' mean?

• Rebirth

• Revolution

• Reform

• Revival

What does 'revolutionary' mean?

• Causing or relating to great change

• A type of government

• A historical event

• A peaceful protest

What does 'patron' mean?

• A person who gives money and support to an artist

• A person who creates art

• A person who criticizes art

• A person who sells art

What does 'Philosophy' mean?

• The study of knowledge and truth

• The study of art and culture

• The study of science and technology

• The study of history and geography

Which two ancient civilizations inspired the Renaissance?

• Greece and Rome.

• Egypt and Mesopotamia.

• China and India.

• Maya and Aztec.

The increase of _____ led to the increase of the middle class.

What type of art did Michelangelo and Raphael feature during the Renaissance?

• Realism in the depiction of human figures.

• Abstract art with geometric shapes.

• Surrealism with dream-like scenes.

• Cubism with fragmented objects.

These powerful and influential people were patrons of the arts during the Renaissance?

• The Medici family, Popes in Rome.

• The Habsburgs, Kings of Spain.

• The Tudors, Monarchs of England.

• The Bourbons, Rulers of France.

The Renaissance was a period of great achievements in which of the following areas?

• Science and technology

• Art and literature

• Politics and religion

• All of the above