Based on the meaning of the French word "renaissance," 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 times.

Which art had the greatest influence on Renaissance artists?

• early medieval art

• ancient Greek and Roman art

• medieval Islamic art

• ancient Chinese art

Who would have been most likely to speak these words?

"I have made a lot of money in business. I’ve hired a talented painter to decorate the inner walls of the church. I’m sure he’ll do a good job."

• a priest

• a patron

• a scholar

• a craftsperson

Which of these methods did humanist scholars teach as a way to learn about the world?

• Listen to the pope.

• Read the newspaper.

• Observe and experiment.

• Sit quietly and meditate.

Which building in Florence do tourists visit because a famous author lived there?

• Casa di Dante

• Palazzo Medici

• Palazzo Vecchio

• Santa Maria del Fiore

In addition to his painting, Leonardo da Vinci made advances in science, mathematics, and engineering. Which of these did he do before anyone else?

• flew an airplane across the river

• drew maps as if seen from above

• watched the planets move

• translated ancient Greek texts

People came from all over Europe to the Mercato Nuovo, or New Market, in Florence to

• sell cheap goods to the local families.

• purchase shoes and clothing in the latest styles.

• get loans or convert their money into florins.

• buy silks or spices brought by ship from Asia.

Who might have spoken these words?

My home is in Germany, but I have traveled many places. "I make art and write about art. I like to engrave pictures on metal and then print many copies."

• Botticelli

• Brunelleschi

• Michelangelo

• Dürer

What action did Queen Isabella take during the unification of Spain?

• She introduced a policy of religious toleration.

• She made her capital an international trade center.

• She made Jews become Catholic or leave the country.

• She attracted artists and scholars from all over Europe.

This artist is actually best known for his skills as an architect. In fact, his dome on the Florence Cathedral still stands today as one of the hallmarks of Renaissance architecture.

• Rafael

• Donatello

• da Vinci

• Brunelleschi