Unit 13 - Renaissance/Reformation

What does the term "Renaissance" mean in the context of European history?

• The decline of art and culture in Europe

• The "Rebirth" of art and culture in Europe

• The end of the Middle Ages

• The rise of feudalism

Which country is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance?

• France

• England

• Italy

• Germany

Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy? (Choose the BEST answer)

• Italy was isolated from the rest of Europe

• Italy had a perfect geographic location for trade and cultural diffusion

• Italy had the largest army in Europe

• Italy was ruled by a single monarch

What is Humanism?

• The belief in the value of individuals

• The belief in only religious teachings

• The rejection of all forms of art

• The study of ancient weapons

How did art and architecture change during the Renaissance?

• Art became less realistic and more abstract

• Art and architecture focused only on religious themes

• Art became more realistic and showed perspective; architecture used columns and arches

• Architecture stopped using any classical influences

Who invented the printing press, making books and education more accessible?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

• Johannes Gutenberg

• Galileo Galilei

What is the "vernacular" in the context of Renaissance literature?

• The language of the church

• The everyday language of people

• The language of royalty

• The language of ancient Greece

Why is Leonardo da Vinci considered the ultimate Renaissance Man?

• He was only a famous painter

• He was a king and a soldier

• He was gifted in many areas, including painting, sculpture, invention, writing, science, botany, and engineering

• He invented the printing press

Explain how the invention of the printing press contributed to the spread of new ideas during the Renaissance.

• It made books more expensive and rare

• It allowed only the wealthy to access books

• It made books and education more accessible, allowing new ideas to spread quickly and easily

• It limited the spread of information to only religious leaders

Compare the themes of art before and during the Renaissance. What was a major difference?

• Before the Renaissance, art was realistic; during the Renaissance, it became abstract

• Before the Renaissance, art had only religious themes; during the Renaissance, it included many themes, including religion

• Before the Renaissance, art used perspective; during the Renaissance, it did not

• Before the Renaissance, art was focused on science; during the Renaissance, it was not