Renaissance review

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.

Which time period was the painting "School of Athens" made in ?

• Classical

• Middle Ages

• Renaissance

• Modern

Which art had the greatest influence on Renaissance artists?

• Greek and Roman art

• medieval art

• Islamic art

• ancient Chinese art

What was an important advancement by Renaissance painters that was not seen in Middle Ages art?

• contrasting light and dark colors

• showing calm and peaceful faces

• creating an appearance of depth

• telling religious stories in pictures

Think of what it means today to call someone a “Renaissance person.” How does that label fit Leonardo da Vinci?

• He lived in Italy in the 1400s.

• He was skilled in many fields.

• He cared greatly about animals.

• He took ideas from ancient Rome.

Who was NOT considered a Renaissance man?

• Michelangelo

• Leonardo Da Vinci

• Raphael

• Shakespeare

Middle Ages art used

• depth perception

• nudity

• unrealistic proportions

• everyday people

Italy is a

• island

• plateau

• desert

• peninsula

Trace the country of Italy on the map.

Answer explanation

Italy is a peninsula; surrounded on 3 sides by water.

What were two results of books being manufactured more easily and being made available to the masses? (Select all that apply)

• less cases of disease

• Decline of population

• more people learned to read

• Books were more affordable