5.5.3 The Renaissance

Which artistic work did Niccolò Machiavelli contribute to the Renaissance?

• The painting 'The Last Supper'

• The book 'The Prince'

• The sculpture 'David'

Which artistic work did Leonardo da Vinci contribute to the Renaissance?

• The painting 'The Last Supper'

• The book 'The Prince'

• The sculpture 'David'

Which artistic work did Michelangelo contribute to the Renaissance?

• The painting 'The Last Supper'

• The book 'The Prince'

• The sculpture 'David'

Which painting of Jesus Christ was more likely created before the Renaissance?

• The painting on the right

• The painting on the left

• neither painting

The _____ allowed new ideas to flow more easily to distant places during the Renaissance.

• aerial screw

• optical telescope

• printing press

Which statement describes an impact of Gutenberg's invention of the printing press?

• Artists were able to create more realistic paintings.

• Books became less expensive and more available throughout Europe.

• The Catholic Church increased its influence throughout Europe.

Which statement correctly explains why the European Renaissance began in the Italian city-states?

• Their location along the Mediterranean Sea made them major centers of trade.

• Their location just outside the city of Rome made them major centers of political power.

• Unlike other Europeans, the Italians never lost touch with classical ideas and works of art.

How did the philosophies of humanism and secularism interact during the European Renaissance?

• Humanists rediscovered the past by studying the ideas and art of ancient European civilizations, while secularists focused on nonreligious themes.

• Humanists focused on the importance of every human life, while secularists were more interested in studying nonhuman animals.

• Humanists developed modern science by demonstrating that Earth is not the center of the universe, while secularists developed modern art by discovering linear perspective.

How were the philosophies of individualism and secularism similar during the European Renaissance?

• Each philosophy deemphasized the importance of religion.

• Each philosophy taught that all government systems are equally oppressive.

• Each philosophy encouraged people to be feared rather than loved.

How does this sculpture relate to the Renaissance philosophy of humanism?

• Its style was influenced by ancient Greek and Roman sculptures.

• It represents a famous figure from one of the gospels of the Bible.

• It celebrates the achievements of the wealthy banker who paid for it.