7.8: The Renaissance

What area of knowledge advanced during the Renaissance through the creation of more accurate maps?

• Cartography
• Botany
• Anthropology
• Psychology

What did Renaissance artists emphasize in their art?

• Religious subjects
• The human form
• Landscapes
• Animals

What was the focus of classical learning during the Renaissance?

• Science
• Music
• Literature
• Mathematics

Who traveled along the Silk Road to China and documented his experiences in a book?

• Raphael
• Marco Polo
• Leonardo da Vinci
• Michelangelo

What effects did the reopening of the ancient Silk Road have during the Renaissance?

Which family supported artists, architects, and scholars during the Renaissance?

• Renaissance family
• Medici family
• Marco family
• Polo family

Who revolutionized art during the Renaissance through their mastery of painting, sculpture, and architecture?

• Claude Monet
• Leonardo da Vinci
• Pablo Picasso
• Vincent van Gogh

Which city played a significant role in the early stages of the Renaissance?

• Rome
• Paris
• London
• Florence

What invention revolutionized the production of books during the Renaissance?

• The typewriter
• The quill pen
• The printing press with movable type
• The photocopier

Which field of knowledge witnessed remarkable advancements during the Renaissance?

• Literature
• Agriculture
• Sociology
• Psychology