World History: The Renaissance

What does the term 'Renaissance' mean?

• Rebirth

• Revolution

• Religion

• Reform

Who is considered the father of the Renaissance?

• Petrarch

• Michelangelo

• Machiavelli

• Brunelleschi

What philosophy did Petrarch develop?

• Humanism

• Secularism

• Individualism

• Philology

Which discipline focused on the history and development of language, especially Latin?

• Philosophy

• Rhetoric

• Grammar

• Philology

Who wrote the book 'The Courtier' which served as a guide for behavior in courtly society?

• Baldassare Castiglione

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Raphael

• Niccolo Machiavelli

According to Machiavelli, what should a ruler's main goal be?

• Preserve power

• Promote justice

• Maintain peace

• Ensure equality

What artistic style did Renaissance artists emphasize?

• Naturalism

• Symbolism

• Abstraction

• Impressionism

Which artist's painting 'The School of Athens' depicts classical themes and showcases geometric perspective?

• Michelangelo

• Raphael

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Filippo Brunelleschi

Who was the chief architect on the rebuilding of the church of San Lorenzo in Florence?

• Michelangelo

• Raphael

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Filippo Brunelleschi

Which family was a significant patron of Renaissance artists?

• Medici

• Borgia

• Sforza

• Visconti