Renaissance and Reformation

The word “Renaissance” means

• New religion

• Rebirth

• Dark Ages

• Be happy

The language of everyday speech is known as

• Slang

• Feudalism

• Vernacular

• Erasmus

When did the Renaissance occur?

• It began in 1776.

• Between 1920 and 1960.

• It started in the 1300s and ended in the 1600s.

• After the end of World War I in 1918.

Where did the Renaissance begin?

• France

• the American colonies

• Italy

• Germany

Which Renaissance artist is known for the painting portrayed here?

• Dante Alighieri

• the artist is unknown

• Gutenberg

• Leonardo Da Vinci

What is the name of this famous statue by Renaissance artist Michelangelo?

• the David

• "contemplation"

• Half-god, half-man

• the Hero

Where can you find this notable Renaissance art?

• the Vatican

• Notre Dame Cathedral

• the White House

• the Sistine Chapel

Which of the following is a Renaissance author from England?

• Leonardo Da Vinci

• William Shakespeare

• Dante Alighieri

• Martin Luther

By the Renaissance period, which type of language was becoming more popular?

• sign language

• vernacular (common spoken language)

• Latin

• Cunieform

Who invented the printing press?

• Machiavelli

• Johannes Gutenburg

• William Shakespeare

• Ben Jonson