Chapter 7 Comprehension Review

What was Isabella d’Este known for during the Renaissance?

• Running a household

• Being a powerful ruler and patron of the arts

• Being a famous artist

• Writing poetry

At what age did Isabella d’Este get engaged, and to whom?

• Six, to Francesco Gonzaga

• Sixteen, to Leonardo da Vinci

• Fourteen, to Titian

• Ten, to Michelangelo

How did Isabella d’Este contribute to the arts during her time?

• She painted famous portraits

• She built a special room for her art collection

• She wrote famous plays

• She sculpted statues

What was the significance of arranged marriages during the Renaissance?

• To ensure love and happiness

• To form political ties and alliances

• To promote artistic collaboration

• To encourage education

Who was Sofonisba Anguissola, and what was she known for?

• A famous sculptor known for statues

• A female artist known for her portrait work

• A writer known for poetry

• A musician known for playing the lute

What was a common fashion trend for women during the Renaissance?

• Wearing colorful tights

• Bleaching hair to make it blonde

• Wearing short skirts

• Wearing simple cotton dresses

Why did Isabella d’Este demand Titian to repaint her portrait?

• She wanted to look younger

• She disliked the colors used

• She wanted a different background

• She preferred a different artist