Early of the Renaissance (Lesson 1)

Early of the Renaissance (Lesson 1)

Multiple Choice

What was the name of the famous and powerful merchant family that led Florence during it's Renaissance "Golden Age"?

• Bordeccelli Family

• Medici Family

• Da Vinci Family

• Brunellesci Family

Multiple Choice

What common characteristics did all Renaissance art have?

• They portrayed a realistically depicted human body in a realistic setting

• They all portrayed mystical and abstract religious figures and themes

• They all contained images of their patrons that supported their art

• They were all paintings on canvas

Multiple Choice

Which Italian city-state served as the "headquarters" for the Renaissance movement?

• Milan

• Venice

• Rome

• Florence

Multiple Choice

How did Italian bankers support the Renaissance?

• They gave loans to small and large businesses that support Renaissance artists

• They paid artists to construction Renaissance buildings and masterpieces

• They provided economic structure that gave rise to modern economies

• They built universities that trained Renaissance thinkers, writers and artists

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements best summarizes the term "patronage"?

• System where Renaissance artists were trained

• System where wealthy individuals supported artists

• System of government that gave freedom to artists

• System of banking that supported Renaissance ideals

Multiple Choice

Why did Italian city-states serve as the birthplace of the Renaissance?

• They were the location of several important kings

• They were the closest to the Mediterranean Sea

• Their merchant wealth supported Renaissance artists

• Their capable armies and navies protected the Renaissance

Multiple Choice

Which location served as the birthplace of the Renaissance movement?

• Italian city-states

• Greek city-states

• Muslim caliphates

• European manors

Multiple Choice

What did the "humanities" focus on?

• Theological issues and Church Doctrine

• Human achievements and language

• Vernacular languages and rhetoric

• Greek and Roman Art

Multiple Choice

Which of the following cultures did the Renaissance draw inspiration from?

• Latin and Roman Catholic

• Ancient Greek and Roman

• Ancient Chinese and Japanese

• Medieval Norman and Franks

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What major historical era is credited with a return to classical learning and art after the "dark" Middle Ages? [hint: it also means "rebirth"]

• The Renaissance

• The Late Middle Ages

• The Enlightenment

• The Scientific Revolution