Renaissance Quiz

What does the word Renaissance mean?

• Studies

• Philosophy

• Artwork

• Rebirth

Which two ancient civilizations inspired the Renaissance movement?

• Istanbul

• Greece

• Rome

• France

Which topic was of interest during the Renaissance?

• The natural world

• The Church

• Perspective

• The pope

Which statement best supports the idea that the Medici family were great patrons of the arts?

• By the mid-1400s, Cosimo had built a thriving international banking business, taking advantage of the success of Italian merchants trading goods with other countries.

• The Medici family home became a gathering place for thinkers and artists from around the world.

• Lorenzo disliked art, classical literature, poetry, and philosophy.

• Cosimo told the guild members which councilmen to elect.

What contributed to the increase of the middle class during the Renaissance?

• The lack of social mobility

• The growth of farmers

• The increase of power in the Church

• The increase of trade

How did wealthy merchant patrons support artists during the Renaissance?

• Patrons were celebrated for the works they paid to have created.

• Patrons sold the paintings for a large amount of money.

• Patrons provided food, clothing, and housing for artists.

• Patrons learned how to become great artists.

Besides the Medici family, what other influential and powerful people were patrons of the arts during the Renaissance?

• Scholars

• Artisans

• Peasants

• Popes in Rome

In addition to interest in art, literature, sculpture, and architecture, what else motivated patrons to support art?

• Fame for supporting great art

• Concern about artists disliking them

• Fear of the Church

• Trade

Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael represent the spirit of the Renaissance with their beliefs about man. What is this belief?

• All men are good

• Man can do anything

• Man needs help from others

• Man cannot learn about everything

Which of the following is an example of details in the work of Michelangelo and Raphael that embody features of Renaissance art?

• Emotionless expressions

• Lack of detail in human figures

• Focus on scenes in nature

• Realism in the depiction of human figures