Grade 5 Unit 2 Lesson 7 Quiz

Which details from page 42 demonstrate the key idea that Lorenzo's grandfather was an important person during the Renaissance? Select TWO correct answers.

• The Medici family of Florence, notably Cosimo de' Medici, amassed great wealth and established themselves as influential patrons of art during the Renaissance period.

• The Medici family lived in Florence for a short period of time. During that time there, they focused only on their business.

• Cosimo de' Medici dedicated all his life to books, he wrote and collected books to the point that he built his own library.

• Though Cosimo de' Medici was wealthy because of his businesses, he did not contribute to the Florence economy.

True/False Cosimo de' Medici built libraries, collected rare books, and had his children read great works by ancient Romans and Greeks.

• True

• False

What important detail supports the central idea that the The Medici family supported many artists?

• The Medici family supported artists because they all were artists.

• The Medici family supported artists for the money they could make.

• The Medici family supported artists for the fame and celebrity brought to them.

• The Medici family supported artists because they did not have anything to do.

The details in the section "The Master of Color" on page 50, support the central idea that -

• Titian, the 16th-century Venetian artist, was a person who worked on many artistic paintings for St. Mark's Basilica.

• Titian, the 16th-century Venetian artist, was known for working with dull colors.

• Titian, the 16th-century Venetian artist, was also a successful banker in Venice.

• Titian, the 16th-century Venetian artist, was celebrated for his vibrant colors, expressive portraits, and diverse themes.

Read the first paragraph of the section "Venice: The Floating City." on page 50. Write two (2) important details from the paragraph.