Ren/Ref/Rev Review

The Renaissance began in which country?

• England

• Spain

• Italy

• France

Which situation contributed most to the beginning of the Renaissance?

• strong rulers censored new ideas

• a wealthy class that supported the arts emerged

• Europe became increasingly isolated from other countries

• the emphasis on religious uniformity increased

Which characteristic was common to the golden age of Ancient Greece and the Renaissance?

• prosperity led to many creation and works of art

• a strong military led to national unity

• written constitutions led to the establishment of democratic governments

• political instability led to the formation of nation-states

What was a major characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?

•  suffrage was granted to men and women

• most literature was written in Arabic

• most ancient Greek and Roman ideas were rejected

• secular achievements were emphasized

What does the term “Renaissance” mean?

• to reinvent

• a rebirth in the arts and learning

• to rebuild

• repeat

One reason Italian city-states were able to dominate trade routes at the start of the Renaissance was that they were:

• situated north of the Alps

• located on the Baltic and North Sea

• unified under Mongol rule

• strategically located between Europe and Asia

A major characteristic of art during the Renaissance was the

• lifelike portrayal of people and their environment

• reproduction of prehistoric buildings

• use of abstract designs

•  introduction of Gothic architecture

Renaissance art is most similar to the art of which other time period?

• colonial America

• Greece and Rome

• the Victorian era

• the early 20th century

Which feature was typical of Greece during the golden age and Italy during the Renaissance?

• universal suffrage

• social equality

• racial diversity

• a questioning spirit

All of the following are major characteristics of Renaissance paintings EXCEPT:

• landscapes in the background

• use of a single color in the painting

• use of oil paints

•  use of perspective