Final Graded Quizziz: Renaissance

Check all the statements that best describe the Renaissance of Europe:

• There was a renewed interest in science and discovery.

• The power of the Catholic Church grew dramatically.

• Greek and Roman influence was seen in the art and architecture of the period.

• There was a shift towards using the vernacular rather than Latin among writers.

During the Renaissance , there was a _______ of Greek and Roman ideas and styles.

Which period of history directly preceded the Renaissance?

• The Cold War Era

• The Middle Ages

• The Classical Roman Era

• The Paleolithic Era

Which quote is from the Renaissance writer Machiavelli:

• "All the World's a Stage, and all the men and women merely players,"

• "To be, or not to be? That is the question. Whether t'is nobler to suffer..."

• "It is better to be feared than to be loved, but a leader shouldn't make the people hate him..."

• "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth...."

Who sculpted this famous Renaissance statue?

• Michelangelo

• Machiavelli

• Shakespeare

• Leonardo Da Vinci

The word "Renaissance" literally means _______.

Which Renaissance author penned the famous "All the World's a Stage" monologue?

• Machiavelli

• Galileo

• Shakespeare

• Leonardo Da Vinci

Finish this verse from the "All the World's a Stage" monologue:

"And all the men............."

• and women merely players;

• creeping like a snail

• unwillingly to school

• in his time plays many parts

Check all the reasons why the Renaissance began in the Italian City-States:

• They had an urban population which encouraged learning.

• They possessed the wealth necessary for a Renaissance.

• They were noted for being fierce warriors with destructive weapons.

• They were surrounded by reminders of Ancient Rome's legacy.

What are the best definitions of a "monologue?"

• A speech that a character gives during a play and which is not heard by the other characters in the play.

• When the character "thinks out loud" during the play.

• A conversation between two characters about life and its meaning.

• A speech given in another language such as Latin or Greek.