Renaissance Quiz

What marked the end of the Middle Ages and is considered the beginning of the modern age?

• The Enlightenment

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Renaissance period

• The Baroque period

What does the word 'renaissance' mean?

• Enlightenment

• Rebirth

• Revolution

• Rediscovery

Which country did the Renaissance begin in?

• France

• Spain

• Italy

• Germany

What was a significant change in the arts during the Renaissance?

• The use of abstract forms

• The introduction of perspective

• The focus on religious themes only

• The exclusive use of watercolors

Who were considered patrons of the arts during the Renaissance?

• Only the Catholic Church

• Only the merchants and bankers

• Only the artists themselves

• Church leaders, wealthy individuals, merchants, and bankers

What did Humanists study and recreate during the Renaissance?

• Modern science and technology

• Classical styles in art, literature, and architecture

• Medieval religious texts

• New forms of government

What was the focus of Humanism?

• Religious devotion

• Worldly subjects and the human experience

• The supernatural and mystical

• Military conquests and strategies

Which of the following areas did not experience the Renaissance until the 1400s?

• Italy

• Northern Europe

• The Middle East

• Eastern Europe

What does the word "renaissance" mean?

• A type of classical music

• A historical period of rebirth in art and learning

• A famous painting from the 14th century

• A religious movement in Europe

What were the classics or classicism?

• Modern art styles developed in the 20th century

• Ancient Greek and Roman works of literature, art, and learning

• The architectural style of medieval Europe

• A genre of music from the 18th century