Renaissance, & Reformation

What is the name for the period of "rebirth" and creativity in art, writing, and thought from about 1300 to 1600 A.D., beginning in Italy?

• Renaissance

• Reformation

• Humanism

• Patronage

Leonardo da Vinci was an excellent example of the Renaissance because he…

• was a politician

• came from a wealthy family

• wrote grand romantic poetry

• was a painter, sculptor, architect, inventor & mathematician

During the Renaissance, there was a renewed interest in what ancient cultures?

• Egypt and Rome

• Greece and Rome

• China and Greece

• China and India

How did wealthy families like the Medici family of Florence influence the Renaissance?

• They did not allow the expression of the arts.

• They provided paints and other materials so he could paint for churches throughout France.

• They made him take back his statements against the Church.

• They supported artists financially and allowed them to develop their talents

An Italian city-state and leading center for arts and artists during the Renaissance.

• Florence

• Da Vinci

• Wittenburg

• Hapsburg

Which of the following would be a characteristic of Renaissance art?

• subjects in paintings appear to be flat.

• paintings have backgrounds that are imaginary or fanciful

• paintings and sculptures are realistic and express emotion

• paintings are primarily focused on religious subjects

Who invented the printing press?

• Michelangelo

• Gutenberg

• Donatello

• Raphael

What was an important effect of the invention of the printing press?

• Gutenberg used his wealth to support artists

• A shortage of trees

• An ink shortage

• It increased literacy and education across Europe

What was the practice of selling indulgences?

• Certificates sold by church get a personal Bible.

• Certificates sold by church to forgive the penalty of sins

• Certificates sold by church to officially skip church services.

• Certificates sold by church get good seats at Mass.

What did Luther say was the way to reach heaven?

• Salvation by faith alone

• Buying of indulgences

• Listening to "Stairway to Heaven" as loud as possible

• Nailing things on church doors