Renaissance - Reformation

Which of these famous structures did Michelangelo paint?

• the Louvre

• the Coliseum

• the Sistine Chapel

• the Eiffel Tower

During the Renaissance, a new intellectual movement known as humanism evolved. What was the significance of the humanist movement?

• Humanists felt formal education was impractical and unnecessary; therefore, many schools were closed.

• Humanists spread the teachings of Eastern philosophers such as Confucius throughout Europe.

• Humanists were very interested in religious studies and sought to increase the influence of the Church.

• Humanists were inspired by classical texts and emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual.

? --->Literature printed for quickly --> literature printed for less money----> Greater spread of ideas

Which of these would complete the diagram?

• the Book of Common Prayer

• the Italian university system

• the printing press

• the Petrarchan style sonnet

What does "Renaissance" mean?

• to die

• rebirth

Who painted the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper?

• Petrarch

• Michelangelo

• Machiavelli

• Leonardo da Vinci

What did Medieval art and literature focus on?

• music and dancing

• church and salvation

• individual, worldly matters & Christianity

• animals

What did the Renaissance art and literature focus on?

• music and dancing

• church and salvation

• individuals, worldly matters & Christianity

• animals

Who was considered the "Father of Humanism"?

• Michelangelo

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Petrarch

• Erasmus

What does vernacular mean?

• speaking properly

• local languages

What provided the major economic support for Renaissance art?

• wealthy patrons

• church officials

• government grants

• kings competing for prestige