Renaissance Quick Quiz

The Renaissance was a "rebirth" of ideas from

• Constantinople
• ancient Greece and Rome
• Germany

Humanism...

• emphasized the Bible
• leads to happier lives
• encourages people to learn Latin and Greek
• focuses on the potential of humans to achieve 

Where did the Renaissance begin?

• Italy
• France
• England
• Germany

Which describes why the Renaissance began in Italy?

• Its' city-states were wealthy due to trade and banking and often competed with each other
• It was located near the ruins of ancient Greece
• The Renaissance did NOT begin in Italy.
• It was economically depressed and had a need for a change.

Who Is Nicolaus Copernicus?

• Somebody
• An Astronomer who created the Geocentric Theory
• A Women
• An Astronomer who created the Heliocentric Theory

The period called the Renaissance refers to the

• rebirth of classical culture.
• restoration of basic human values.
• remainder of learning not yet lost.
• remembrance of better time.

The wealthy family of Florence that controlled the city-state and was a patron of Renaissance artists was the _________ family.

• Da Vinci
• Medici
• Petrach
• Orsini

What famous painting is this?

• Leonardo's Mom
• The Lady
• Mona Lisa
• Pope Leo

What painting is this?

• Jesus's Dinner Party
• The Last Supper
• Breakfast with God
• Pass the Peas, Jesus

Who was considered a Renaissance Man? 

• Johann Gutenburg
• Leonardo daVinnci 
• King Henry 
• Thomas More