The Renaissance Begins

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

How did the Crusades contribute to the Renaissance in Europe?

• Crusaders destroyed the libraries of Muslim scholars

• Crusaders rebelled against the Roman Catholic Church

• Crusaders developed an interest in painting and sculpture

• Crusaders brought back learning from the East

Which art had the greatest influence on Renaissance artists?

• early medieval art

• ancient Greek and Roman art

• medieval Islamic art

• ancient Chinese art

Suppose you could look at several paintings made in Italy before 1600. Which was most likely painted during the Renaissance?

• one in which nature is important

• one in which people appear stiff

• one with a solid blue background

• one that looks two-dimensional

Where did the Renaissance begin?

• Italy

• France

• China

• England

Which painting technique gives The School of Athens its three-dimensional look?

• the use of chiaroscuro

• engravings on the floor

• perspective lines give it depth

• the use of bright colors

The School of Athens shows Plato and Aristotle in an open forum discussing politics. This demonstrates Renaissance art because

• the painting shows that individual people are iimportant

• the painting describes Roman history

• Raphael chose it

• it is flat and two-dimensional

Using the visual metaphor below, what seems to be contributing to the growth of Renaissance?

• Water

• Development of Italian city-states

• Sunlight

• The Arts

Why are the roots of the Renaissance in soil labeled "Europe"?

• Europe was far away.

• The Renaissance began there.

• Plants need soil to grow.

• Trade happened in Europe

Which subject of study belongs to the humanities?

• literature

• navigation

• anatomy

• mathematics