What does the word 'renaissance' mean?
Renaissance

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Donna King
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Rebirth
Revolution
Renewal
Reformation
2.
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Which period of history is known as the Renaissance?
1400-1600
1200-1400
1600-1800
1000-1200
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where was the birthplace of the Renaissance?
Florence, Italy
Spain
England
Netherlands
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What did artists in Florence begin commissioning during the Renaissance?
Paintings for palaces
Religious works
Sculptures
Musical compositions
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who challenged the power of the Catholic Church during the Renaissance?
Martin Luther
Christopher Columbus
Galileo
Michelangelo
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which explorer sailed across the ocean in search of new lands during the Renaissance?
Christopher Columbus
Martin Luther
Galileo
Leonardo Da Vinci
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