Italian Renaissance

What does the word Renaissance mean?

• Rebirth

• Revolution

• Religion

• Reform

Which country was the center of the Italian Renaissance?

• Italy

• France

• Spain

• England

Who ruled the city of Florence during the Renaissance?

• The Medicis

• The Borgias

• The Sforzas

• The Viscontis

Which artists studied ancient Greek and Roman art?

• Giotto and Fra Angelico

• Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo

• Filippo Brunelleschi and Johannes Gutenberg

• Giotto and Filippo Brunelleschi

What invention helped spread Renaissance ideas?

• The printing press

• The telescope

• The steam engine

• The compass

What technique did Renaissance artists use to create realistic paintings?

• Perspective

• Abstract

• Impressionism

• Surrealism

Who designed the Florence Cathedral dome?

• Filippo Brunelleschi

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

• Giotto

What type of paint allowed artists to create more realistic works?

• Oil paint

• Watercolor

• Acrylic paint

• Tempera paint

What were some common occupations for men during the Renaissance?

• Bankers, farmers, goldsmiths

• Silk weavers, midwives, seamstresses

• Artists, architects, engineers

• Soldiers, sailors, explorers

What was a popular pastime during the Renaissance?

• Jousting

• Skiing

• Surfing

• Cycling