Renaissance Quiz

What is the Renaissance?

• A philosophical movement

• A period in European history

• A type of art

• A famous family in Florence

Why is studying the Renaissance important?

• To make money

• To promote beauty and wisdom

• To waste time

• To rescue lost ideas

Who was Lorenzo de' Medici?

• A famous philosopher

• A renowned architect

• A painter and sculptor

• A nobleman and banker

What was the main purpose of the Medici Bank?

• To provide financial services

• To lend money to royal courts

• To promote art and philosophy

• To invest in businesses

What did Lorenzo de' Medici believe about philanthropy?

• It is a waste of time

• It should promote beauty and wisdom

• It should focus on making money

• It should support religious institutions

Who were some of the philosophers patronized by Lorenzo de' Medici?

• Titian, Raphael, Michelangelo

• Donatello, Frangelico, Whichello

• Marsilio Ficino, Poliziano, Giovanni Pico della Mirandola

• Verrocchio, Leonardo, Botticelli

What was the main source of the Medici family's wealth?

• The Medici Bank

• The Medici Library

• The family's real estate holdings

• The family's art collection

What was the Renaissance's attitude towards history and philosophy?

• They respected old books and scholars

• They were interested in investigating the past

• They believed in preserving ancient texts

• They had a practical view and wanted to use the past to improve the present

Why did Renaissance cities focus on beauty in their architecture?

• To attract tourists

• To show off their wealth

• To impress other cities

• To promote a sense of community and well-being

What was the Renaissance's concept of art?

• Art should promote beauty, truth, and wisdom

• Art should be focused on making money

• Art should be a form of self-expression

• Art should be used for advertising consumer goods