The Renaissance

What does the word "Renaissance" mean?

• Renewed

• Rebuilt

• Remade

• Rebirth

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What is one way that Medieval and Renaissance artists differ?

• Renaissance art focuses more on religion

• Medieval artists were more realistic

• Renaissance artist turned to Roman and Greek works for inspiration

• They are the same

On what peninsula did the Renaissance begin?

• Spain

• England

• Italy

• Germany

Humanism...

• emphasized the Bible

• leads to happier lives

• encourages people to learn Latin and Greek

• focuses on the potential of humans to achieve 

The Sistine Chapel was painted by...

• Michalangelo

• Albrecht Durer

• Miguel Cervantes

• Leonardo DaVinci

Where did the Renaissance begin?

• Italy

• France

• England

• Germany

Who painted "The Last Supper"?

• Machiavelli

• Botticelli

• Kepler

• Leonardo da Vinci

Who painted the Mona Lisa?

• Michelangelo

• Boticceli

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Donatello

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During the Renaissance, why was Florence significant?

• Birthplace and symbol of the Renaissance

• Birthplace of Michelangelo

• The last place the Black Plague hit

• Home of all of the significant artists and sculptors 

The Medici Family...

• Were the first mafia family to live in Italy

• Were the most famous painters in Florence

• Were the family of Mona Lisa

• Were patrons of the arts in Florence