SS BM3 Review

Who established the Medici Bank in 1397?

• Johannes Gutenberg

• Duke Sforza of Milan

• Giovanni de Medici

• Michelangelo

What significant invention did Johannes Gutenberg develop in 1450?

• The Sistine Chapel

• The printing press

• The Medici Bank

• The School of Athens

What did the Medici family request Michelangelo and his students to create between 1520-1534?

• The Sistine Chapel ceiling

• Statues to honor family members

• The School of Athens

• The Medici Bank

Who was one of the architects involved in designing St. Peter's Basilica?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

• Raphael

• Donatello

Which statement explains why the Medici family was important to the Renaissance?

• Medici family members became respected Renaissance astronomers and painters.

• The paintings of Renaissance artists influenced the religious beliefs of the Medici family.

• Members of the family received advanced training from Renaissance painters.

• The Medici family supported highly skilled Renaissance painters and sculptors.

What are two factors that influenced art and architecture of the Renaissance?

• the ideas and styles from Ancient Greece and Rome

• the downfall of the Medici family

• the spread of feudalism in Europe

• the decline in the power of Italian city-states

• the power and authority of the Catholic Church

Which statement best explains how Italian society was affected by the Renaissance?

• Italian society abandoned religion in favor of scientific theories.

• Italian society rejected the new and modern ideas.

• Italian society entered a new era of artistic and academic achievement.

• Italian society adopted democracy as a form of government.

What is the main purpose of the public squares in Tenochtitlan as described by Cortes?

• To serve as places for religious ceremonies

• To provide space for public speeches

• To host markets for buying and selling

• To act as playgrounds for children

Which of the following items is NOT mentioned as being sold in the markets of Tenochtitlan?

• Gold and silver

• Precious stones

• Modern electronics

• Vegetables

What did the Aztecs build to adapt to their environment in Tenochtitlan?

• Pyramids

• Chinampas

• Roads

• Bridges