Renaissance Quiz

What was the Renaissance?

• A cultural movement that spanned the period roughly from the 14th to the 17th century

• A political movement that resulted in the unification of Italy

• A scientific revolution that began in the 18th century

• A religious reformation that occurred in the 16th century

What did Renaissance art tend to focus on?

• Abstract forms and patterns

• Religious themes and nature

• Humanism, nature, and individual expression

• Geometric shapes and mathematical principles

How did Renaissance architecture mimic that of Ancient Greece and Rome?

• By using modern materials and techniques

• By incorporating gothic elements

• By adopting classical forms and proportions

• By focusing on minimalism and functionalism

Besides art and architecture, what else did the Renaissance rediscover from classical civilizations?

• Modern science and technology

• Literature, philosophy, and science

• Political systems and laws

• Engineering and construction methods

What are humanists?

• People who study the natural world and its phenomena

• People who practice the art of sculpture and painting

• People who study human society and culture

• Scholars who focus on human potential and achievements

Where Renaissance artists non-religious?

• Yes, they were entirely secular

• No, many incorporated religious themes into their work

• Yes, they rejected all forms of spirituality

• No, they were primarily focused on science

Which centuries is the Renaissance most associated with?

• 12th and 13th centuries

• 14th and 15th centuries

• 16th and 17th centuries

• 18th and 19th centuries

Why was Italy primed to be the starting point for the Renaissance?

• Due to its strong military power

• Because of its geographic isolation

• Owing to its wealth and cultural heritage from ancient Rome

• Because of its advanced technology

Why were the Italian city-states so wealthy?

• They had abundant natural resources

• They controlled major trade routes

• They had large armies

• They were gifted funds from other countries

Which famous explorer came from Genoa?

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

• Marco Polo