World History II Renaissance Quiz

What was the Renaissance? 

• The rebirth of classical knowledge in Europe
• Change that took place in the Middle East
• Radical though in Ancient Greece
• The romans new democracy

What does "renaissance" mean?

• Beautiful art

• A rebirth

• Classical Architecture

• Realism

• no answer

Which of the following is NOT a Renaissance artist?

• Da Vinci

• Michelangelo

• Medici

• Raphael

• no answer

Which wealthy banking family patronized the arts and paid artists for creating new pieces?

• Mariachis

• Donatellos

• Medicis

• da Vincis

This painting displays perception and realistic detail, making it an example of art from the:

• Middle Ages

• Renaissance

The ideas of the Renaissance were inspired by:

• Japan

• France

• Greece & Rome

• England

The ability to read and write, which became increasingly important during the Renaissance:

• Migration

• Famine

• Literacy

• Poverty

This artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel:

• Michaelangelo

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Donatello

• Raphael

the leading English language poet and playwright of the Renaissance

• Gutenberg

• Shakespeare

• Albrecht Durer

• Thomas More

• Erasmus

printer who invented a printing press with movable type

• Gutenberg

• Shakespeare

• Albrecht Durer

• Thomas More

• Erasmus