Basic Renaissance Quiz

Which is the best definition of the word Renaissance?

• To change the church

• A rebirth of the arts including painting, sculpture and architecture

• A rebirth of the average person's ability to read

• A time where Leonardo, Donatello and other Ninja Turtles became famous

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

• Mariachis

• Donatellos

• Medicis

• da Vincis

The ideas of the Renaissance were inspired by:

• Japan

• France

• Greece & Rome

• England

Which of these famous structures did Michelangelo paint?

• the Louvre

• the Coliseum

• the Sistine Chapel

• the Eiffel Tower

Which of these men of the Renaissance was known equally for his art as well as inventions?

• Rueben

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

• Aristotle

Renaissance means

• Rebirth

• Restart

• Reform

• Relation

Invention that helped spread information

• Printing Press

• Mail service

• Pigeon Carrier

• Typewriter

Select all of the Renaissance artists

• Leonardo Da Vinci

• Michelangelo

• Raphael

• Donatello

What was Niccolò Machiavelli's main argument in his work The Prince?

• A ruler should do whatever is necessary to maintain power.

• A ruler should follow all of the teachings of the Catholic Church.

• A ruler should make his subjects as happy as possible.

• A ruler should strive to maintain equality and fairness.

What invention helped to spread the ideas of the Renaissance?

• the printing press

• the caravel

• the telescope

• eyeglasses