Renaissance

What wealthy family were patrons of artists and great minds in Florence? Their goal was to make it the best city in the world.

• the Medici Family
• thr Tutor Family
• the Gupta Family
• the Borgia Family

Who is considered to be the greatest multi-talented individual of the Renaissance? He is the "Renaissance Man."

• Botticelli
• Machiavelli
• Michaelangelo
• Leonardo da Vinci

What did humanism emphasize?

• that all people should follow chivalry: the knight's code of honor
• the Roman Catholic Church knew everything about the universe
• all serfs were dirty, worthless, and needed to be controlled
• the importance of all individuals and maximizing your potential

Which artist sculpted the Pieta and the David?

• Botticelli
• Machiavelli
• Michaelangelo
• Leonardo da Vinci

What does the word "Renaissance" mean?

• reform
• rebirth
• reflect
• rebel

Which artist painted the Mona Lisa?

• Botticelli
• Machiavelli
• Michaelangelo
• Leonardo da Vinci

Who was the German inventor who invented the printing press. The first book he printed was the Bible. 

• Botticelli
• Johannes Gutenberg
• Leonardo da Vinci
• Michaelangelo

Where was the heart of the Renaissance?

• Tokyo, Japan

• Florence, Italy

• Athens, Greece

• Rome, Italy

Which of the following most accurately characterizes the Renaissance?

• the spread of monarchy

• the outburst of creativity 
• a growth of religious belief
• a decline in learning 

What powerful institution was challenged with the rebirth of critical thinking and science?

• the church
• the government
• the home
• the school