Unit 2: L11

Multiple Choice

(5.6F) Based on the details in chapter 7, what can the reader infer about Isabella’s power after her arranged marriage?

• A) She became more important and could help make big decisions.

• B) She stayed the same and didn’t change much after the marriage.

• C) She had less power and couldn’t do much anymore.

• D) She lost all her power and only did household chores.

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(5.7C) Which sentence from the selection describes how Sofonisba Anguissola challenged the cultural norms for women in the Renaissance? Choose TWO.

• Both Sofonisba and her sister Elena lived and trained with prominent local artists.

• The painting captures a glimpse of noble family life during this time.

• As a young artist, Sofonisba trained three of her younger sisters to be painters.

• Most female artists of the time were the daughters of painters.

• Her father, Amilcare Anguissola, read and lived by the famous words of Castiglione’s The Courtier, including the importance of educating young women.

Multiple Choice

(5.6F) Based on the details in chapter 7, what can the reader infer about Renaissance fashion?

• A) Renaissance fashion was very simple and used only a few colors.

• B) Renaissance fashion often included elaborate clothing, with rich fabrics and detailed accessories.

• C) Renaissance fashion was similar to modern-day casual wear with jeans and T-shirts.

• D) Renaissance fashion focused mostly on comfortable, everyday garments suitable for work.

Open Ended

Describe one of the opportunities  the Renaissance movement afforded to some wealthy women that were not typical for women at that time. Support your answer with evidence from the text.

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Match the name of these women with how they challenged the rules set for women during the Renaissance.


She started a school where young girls could learn Greek, Latin, the arts, philosophy, and literature.​ ​

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She was one of the first-known women to paint large figure paintings.​

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She trained three of her sisters to be painters.​

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2. Peasants ​

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had fancy clothing,

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had much wealth.

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3. Machiavelli thought that princes could ​

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be loved ​

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feared.

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4. Castiglione said that a lady should ​ ​

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be witty, ​

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elegant.

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5. Castiglione said that a courtier should ​​

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be athletic,

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artistic.

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6. Castiglione warned that a courtier should ​ ​

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  be conceited ​

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be a show-off.

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7. When Isabella was only six years old, she knew ​

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Latin ​

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Greek.

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8. Isabella was ​

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an outstanding ruler,

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a  great patron of the arts.

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1. Scholars during the Renaissance ​​

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ancient writings by making sure they were in a safe place.

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2. The ​

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busily planned for the royal family’s upcoming ball.

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3. Castiglione said that it is important for courtiers not to show off but be gentle and ​

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4. The soldier ​

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in the king’s army for twenty years.

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5. After creating countless paintings and portraits for the patron’s family, the artist was

praised for his ​

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to the family.