Renaissance Quiz

What does the term 'Renaissance' mean?

• Rebirth

• Revolution

• Dark Ages

• Enlightenment

What was the focus of Humanism during the Renaissance?

• Nature

• Human achievement and potential

• Religion

• Technology

What does the term 'Secular' mean in the context of the Renaissance?

• Worldly

• Divine

• Spiritual

• Ethereal

Who financially supported artists during the Renaissance?

• Politicians

• Patrons

• Farmers

• Soldiers

What is perspective in the context of Renaissance art?

• A classical model

• A religious subject

• A flat surface

• A technique to show three dimensions on a flat surface

Who were the most common patrons of the arts? Select all that apply.

• Wealthy merchants

• Kings

• Lords

• Church leaders

Where did the Renaissance start?

• Spain

• Portugal

• Italy

• Belgium

Which of the following is NOT a reason that Italy was the perfect birthplace for the Renaissance?

• Wealthy merchant class

• thriving cities

• access to the seaside

• classic Roman and Greek heritage

Which Renaissance artist was responsible for the painting of the Sistene Chapel?

• Michaelangelo

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Donatello

• Raphael

Which Renaissance artist was responsible for painting the Mona Lisa?

• Michaelangelo

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Donatello

• Raphael