Renaissance Florence Quiz

What was Florence known as during the Renaissance?

• The Heart of Italy

• The Cradle of the Renaissance

• The Jewel of Europe

• The City of Lights

What was the political structure of Italy during the Renaissance?

• Unified nation

• Divided into city-states

• Controlled by a single empire

• Governed by a monarchy

What classical ideas influenced Renaissance architects and engineers?

• Greek and Roman ruins

• Egyptian pyramids

• Chinese pagodas

• Mayan temples

What was the purpose of the outdoor plazas designed by architects?

• To gather citizens in grand, yet welcoming settings

• To display military power

• To sell goods and services

• To host religious ceremonies

What did Brunelleschi study to help him design the dome?

• Modern skyscrapers

• Ancient ruins in Rome

• Gothic cathedrals

• Egyptian pyramids

What did the eight huge stone arches do in the dome's construction?

• Supported the stained glass

• Formed the base of the dome

• Met at the top and leaned against each other

• Created the outer walls

What effect did the use of perspective create in paintings?

• Appearance of depth

• Brighter colors

• Simplified forms

• Faster drying time

What is Donatello's most famous statue?

• The Thinker

• The Pieta

• David

• The Last Supper

What language did most writers use during medieval times?

• Italian

• English

• Latin

• French

What is the 'Inferno' according to Christian belief?

• A place of eternal happiness

• A place of punishment after death

• A place of rebirth

• A place of enlightenment