Renaissance/Exploration/Science Quiz

Renaissance means...

• Rebirth
• Retry

• Reminder

• Retro

What were the names of the two periods of Renaissance?

• Italian

• Southern

• Northern

• Greece

Where did the Renaissance begin?

• Germany

• Italy

• Greece

• France

An intellectual movement called _____ was at the heart of the Renaissance.

Which city was the center of the Renaissance?

• Florence

• Rome

• Venice

• Milan

What were the major sources of inspiration for Renaissance artists?

• Ancient Greece and Rome

• Medieval Europe

• Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia

• The Byzantine Empire

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

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

• Raphael

• Donatello

This artist is famous for painting the Last Supper, Mona Lisa, Vitruvian Man....

• Donatello

• Rapheal

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

How did the Renaissance spread throughout Europe?

• Through military conquest, colonization, and religious conversion.
• Through the spread of disease, political alliances, and cultural assimilation.
• Through the decline of feudalism, the rise of nation-states, and the influence of the Catholic Church.
• Trade, the printing press, and the movement of artists and scholars.

What impact did the Renaissance have on society?

• It led to the decline of art and culture

• It resulted in the spread of diseases

• It brought about significant social and cultural changes

• It had no impact on society