Renaissance and Age of Exploration Test

Which country did the Renaissance begin?

• England
• France
• Italy
• Spain

Painting technique that emphasized 3D, depth, shading, and detail:

• fresco
• 2 dimensional
• perspective
• water color

Painter of the "School of Athens":

• Machiavelli
• Michelangelo
• Raphael
• Davinci

Considered a Renaissance Man because he was a sculptor, inventor, architect, and painter. He was also famous for painting the Mona Lisa and Last Supper.

• Raphael
• Machiavelli
• Gutenberg
• Davinci

Which two classical civilizations were rediscovered during the Renaissance?

• China and Japan
• Ghana and Mali
• Greece and Rome
• Mesopotamia and Egypt

Which city-state is considered by historians to be the birthplace of the Renaissance?

• Milan
• Venice
• Genoa
• Florence

Humanism...

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

The French word "Renaissance" refers to the

• End of the middle ages
• rebirth of classical age
• rebirth of Rome
• Age of discovery and learning

What provided the major economic support for the Renaissance?

• wealthy patrons
• church officials
• government grants
• kings competing for prestige

What does it mean to be a "Renaissance Man"?

• to stand out as an artist
• to be well versed in classical literature
• to excel in many fields
• to speak many languages