Renaissance

1. The word "Renaissance" is the French translation for

• "reform."

• "reinvention."

• "rebirth."

• "revolution."

Which Italian city is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance?

• Florence

• Rome

• Naples

• Milan

Which of the following was NOT a result of the invention of the moveable-type printing press?

• Printing became quicker, cheaper, and more efficient.

• More people, including commoners, had access to books.

• The Catholic Church has less control over the spread of knowledge/ideas.

• It took longer for ideas to spread across Europe.

4. The study of man's ability to improve life on earth by studying the classics is also known as

• monasticism

• humanism

• scholasticism

• republicanism

Without _______________, it may not have been possible for Renaissance artists to produce great works.

• patrons, or wealthy supporters like the Medici family

• access to China via the Silk Road

• death/destruction of the Black Plague for inspiration

• permission from the Catholic church

which renaissance artist created the sixtine chapel?ci

• Rafael

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michaelangelo

• Donatelo