The Renaissance

What is Humanism primarily focused on?

• Roman and Greek ideas

• Medieval traditions

• Modern technology

• Ancient Egyptian culture

During which centuries did Humanism develop?

• 1300's and 1400's

• 1500's and 1600's

• 1100's and 1200's

• 1700's and 1800's

What does Humanism NOT focus on exclusively?

• Religious teachings

• Scientific discoveries

• Artistic expressions

• Political systems

What did humanists come up with?

• New ways of writing and creating art

• New forms of government

• New languages

• New types of food

What type of language did Dante Alighieri use in his writings?

• Latin

• Vernacular

• French

• Greek

What is "Canterbury Tales" about?

• A knight's adventures

• A king's reign

• Pilgrims traveling to Canterbury

• A merchant's journey

What is William Shakespeare best known for?

• Novels

• Paintings

• Plays

• Sculptures

Which technique was used in Renaissance art to enhance realism?

• Flat colors

• Light and shadows

• Random brush strokes

• Cartoonish outlines

Did Renaissance art use realism and show people's emotions?

• Always

• Never

• Sometimes

Which other famous sculpture did Michelangelo create besides "David"?

• The Discus Thrower

• Moses

• The Winged Victory

• The Dying Gaul