The Renaissance: Art, Science, and Exploration

What is the main idea of the passage?

• The Renaissance was primarily an artistic movement.

• The Renaissance marked significant advancements in art, science, and exploration.

• Explorers like Christopher Columbus were the most important figures of the Renaissance.

• The Renaissance was a period of scientific discoveries only.

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Main idea

According to Dr. Elizabeth Lev, what was significant about Renaissance artists?

• They focused only on creating beautiful artworks.

• They were limited by the technology of their time.

• They explored the human condition through their art.

• They ignored the scientific advancements of their era.

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Point of view

Based on the passage, what can be inferred about Galileo’s contribution to the Renaissance?

• His observations supported the heliocentric theory.

• He proved that the Earth was the center of the universe.

• He invented the telescope.

• He was mainly an artist who dabbled in science.

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Evidence and inferences

Which statement would best support the claim that the Renaissance was a period of exploration?

• Many artists painted scenes of far-off lands.

• Galileo used the telescope to explore the heavens.

• New painting techniques were developed during the Renaissance.

• Columbus's 1492 voyage led to the discovery of the Americas.

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Claims and arguments