Northern Italy during the Renaissance

What form of government did Florence have during the 1300s?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Republic

• Oligarchy

Which family had a significant influence on the republic of Florence during the Renaissance period?

• The Borgia family

• The Medici family

• The Pazzi family

• The Sforza family

What major cultural developments were funded by the wealth of the residents of Florence?

• Advances in art and architecture

• Advances in science and technology

• Advances in literature and philosophy

• Advances in music and dance

Which artist found inspiration in the Greek and Roman use of realism?

• Botticelli

• Michelangelo

• Leonardo da Vinci

• All of the above

What major advances in techniques were made during the Renaissance?

• The use of perspective and shading

• The use of symbolism and abstraction

• The use of bright colors and bold lines

• The use of repetition and symmetry

What movement encouraged individuals to pursue secular concerns?

• Humanism

• Protestantism

• Scholasticism

• Rationalism

Which Renaissance figure is known for his contributions to both art and science?

• Galileo Galilei

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Niccolò Machiavelli

• Raphael

What was a key characteristic of Renaissance art compared to medieval art?

• Focus on abstract forms

• Use of religious themes

• Emphasis on humanism and realism

• Predominance of monochrome colors

Which invention during the Renaissance period greatly impacted the spread of knowledge?

• The compass

• The printing press

• The steam engine

• The telescope

Which Renaissance artist is known for painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

• Raphael

• Donatello

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo