Chapter 1—The Renaissance

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Which statement best describes the Renaissance?

• a) an era of war and tyranny
• b) an age in which learning was lost
• c) the revival of religious faith
• d) the rebirth of art and learning

Which major city-state was closest to Venice?

• a) Sicily
• b) Rome
• c) Sardinia
• d) Bologna

Which statement best explains a reason why the Renaissance flourished in Italy?

• a) Rulers in Italy rejected the teachings of the Church.
• b) Humanism was banned in most of Europe.
• c) Holy Roman Emperors encouraged new ideas.
• d) Wealthy citizens and the Church supported artists and architects.

Which are humanist ideals? Select the two correct answers.

• c) celebrating the human experience
• d) recognizing the potential within each person
• a) striving for eternal salvation
• b) understanding the spiritual world
• e) allowing humans to shape religious rules

Who created this painting?

• a) Leonardo da Vinci
• b) Filippo Brunelleschi
• c) Leon Battista Alberti
• d) Michelangelo Buonarroti

What technique was used to create the illusion of depth in this painting?

• a) fresco
• b) plaster
• c) movable type
• d) linear perspective

What type of images are painted on the ceiling in this work of art?

• a) images depicting world events
• b) images depicting Renaissance events
• c) images depicting biblical events
• d) images depicting Roman events

Where is this work of art located?

• a) the Medici family’s home in Florence
• b) the Sistine Chapel, built as a private chapel for the pope in Rome
• c) the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence
• d) the pope’s residence in Avignon, France

In what ways did Gutenberg’s printing press influence the Protestant Reformation? Select the two correct answers

• a) Pamphlets and books spreading Protestant ideas were cheaper to make.
• b) Printed texts were easier to hide from Church authorities.
• c) Printed books encouraged the growth of literacy.
• d) Printing presses were easy to construct and maintain.
• e) The specialized knowledge needed to use a press encouraged people to question the Church.