Lesson 27: The Renaissance Begins

A renewed interest in classical knowledge that led to a great flowering of culture in Italy

• Humanism

• Renaissance

• Cultural Revolution

• Middle Ages

Refers to the artistic styles of ancient Greece and Rome.

• Medieval art

• Classical art

• Renaissance art

Which historical time period best fits in the missing blank.

1. ________

2. Medieval period

3. Renaissance period

• Classical period
• Dark Ages

• Ancient Times

• Stone Age

Which time period was this piece of art mostly likely made?

• Classical

• Medieval

• Renaissance

Which piece was sculpted during the Renaissance?

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European culture flourished during the Renaissance because ____ (SELECT TWO).

• trade and commerce brought new ideas to Europe.

• wealthy city-states invested money in the arts.

• the Church promoted religious art.

• artists started making a lot of money.

In this visual metaphor, what 3 things seems to be contributing to the growth of the Renaissance? (SELECT THREE)

• Development of Italian City-State

• Development of Trade and Commerce

• Medieval and Classical Times

• Humanism, Art, Science, Math, and Engineering

How did the Crusades contribute to the Renaissance in Europe?

• Crusaders destroyed the libraries of Muslim scholars.

• Crusaders rebelled against the Roman Catholic Church.

• Crusaders developed an interest in painting and sculpture.

• Crusaders brought back learning from the East.

Which art had the greatest influence on Renaissance artists?

• early medieval art

• ancient Greek and Roman art

• Medieval Islamic art

• ancient chinese art

Suppose you could look at several paintings made in Italy before 1600. Which was most likely painted during the Renaissance?

• one in which shows perspective

• one in which people appear stiff

• one with a solid blue background

• one that looks two-dimensional