2.01 (S1)

What was the Renaissance?

• 13th Cen: Renewed interest in ancient civilizations.

• 18th Cen: Renewed interest in Greece & Rome.

• 14th - 17th Cen: Rebirth of art & literature in the Middle East.

• 14th - 17th Cen: Rebirth of art & literature in Europe.

Which best summarizes the Renaissance's importance?

• Schools rejected Christian teachings.

• Artists and writers stopped creating religious inspired works.

• Nations developed incredibly complex political systems.

• Artists & writers combined new ideas with classical inspirations.

They wrote The Divine Comedy.

• Giotto

• Dante

• Petrarch

• Mr. Graham

What was the importance of The Divine Comedy?

• It was written in Italian, instead of Latin.

• The author wrote in a style similar to medieval writers.

• There was absolutely zero plot.

• The author wrote in Latin & used brand new techniques.

Which of these best represents Giotto?

• A sculptor from classical Rome.

• And Italian scholar and father of humanism.

• An Italian painter who was inspired by Greek & Roman art.

• An Italian author who wrote about a journey through the afterlife.

Which of these best represents Petrarch?

• A sculptor from classical Rome.

• And Italian scholar and father of humanism.

• An Italian painter who was inspired by Greek & Roman art.

• An Italian author who wrote about a journey through the afterlife.

Humanism can best be described as...

• a dogma stressing the importance of church.

• a belief that all art should be as life-like as possible.

• a school program to teach about classical Rome.

• a philosophy that focused on human dignity & potential.

The Italian peninsula is located in which body of water?

• Europe

• Mediterranean Sea

• Italian Ocean

• Indian Ocean

One reason the Renaissance began in Italy was because ancient _____ ruins could be seen all around Italy.

• Roman

• Greek

• Egyptian

• Aztec

Many scholars went to Italy, after fleeing this city in 1400.

• Constantinople

• Antioch

• Ravenna

• Edessa