Renaissance and Reformation

What was the Renaissance?

• A period of government promotion of the arts

• A period of legislation requiring more learning

• A period of church promotion of learning

• A period of rebirth of classical arts and culture

What two civilizations inspired the culture of the Renaissance?

• Rome and China

• Rome and France

• Greece and Rome

• Japan and Africa

Where did the Renaissance begin?

• France

• Italy

• Netherlands

• England

What period occurred before the Renaissance?

• The Golden Age

• The Middle Ages

• The Greek Empire

• The Roman Empire

Explain why it was significant that the Renaissance started in Italy.

What philosophy developed during the Renaissance that believed that people could achieve great things?

• Chirascuro

• Humanism

• Aristotle Thought

• Reformation

Who is responsible for works like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• William Shakespeare

• Michelangelo

• Martin Luther

Which of the following techniques would create a smoky effect?

• Chirascuro

• Sfumato

• Perspective

• Fresco

What technique(s) was used for the Last Supper?

• Chiarscuro

• Sfumato

• Perspective and Fresco

• None of the above

Which of the following was not a contribution from Michelangelo?

• Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel

• The Statue of David

• The Dome of St. Peter's Basilica

• The Printing Press