Renaissance

What does the word 'renaissance' mean?

• Rebirth

• Revolution

• Renewal

• Reformation

Which period of history is known as the Renaissance?

• 1400-1600

• 1200-1400

• 1600-1800

• 1000-1200

Where was the birthplace of the Renaissance?

• Florence, Italy

• Spain

• England

• Netherlands

What did artists in Florence begin commissioning during the Renaissance?

• Paintings for palaces

• Religious works

• Sculptures

• Musical compositions

What technique was used to create the illusion of depth in Renaissance paintings?

• Linear perspective

• Abstract expressionism

• Impressionism

• Pointillism

Answer explanation

During the Renaissance, artists developed the technique of linear perspective, which creates the illusion of depth in paintings by using mathematical planes to calculate the size and placement of objects in relation to each other. This technique revolutionized the way artists depicted space and added a sense of realism to their works.

Who challenged the power of the Catholic Church during the Renaissance?

• Martin Luther

• Christopher Columbus

• Galileo

• Michelangelo

Which explorer sailed across the ocean in search of new lands during the Renaissance?

• Christopher Columbus

• Martin Luther

• Galileo

• Leonardo Da Vinci

Which artist created the Mona Lisa?

• Leonardo Da Vinci

• Michelangelo

• Machiavelli

• Galileo

What did scientists like Galileo contribute to during the Renaissance?

• Deeper understanding of the universe

• New political theories

• Innovative painting techniques

• Challenging the Catholic Church

What did artists in the Renaissance have more freedom to experiment with?

• Styles and subjects

• Religious themes

• Linear perspective

• Oil paint

Answer explanation

They created paintings depicting mythological scenes, portraits of important people, and gigantic marble statues celebrating the human form.

Before The Renaissance, artists were limited to  creating religious works commissioned by the Catholic Church