Daily Review: Ch. 17

Which of the following values and ideas were prized during the Renaissance?

• Tradition and religious orthodoxy

• Innovation and humanism

• Feudalism and monarchy

• Isolationism and militarism

Which of the following best summarizes the contributions of key Renaissance writers?

• Development of complex characters and emotional depth in literature

• Writing primarily religious texts

• Focus on short, simplistic stories

• Emphasis on legal and scientific texts

What does the term "Renaissance" refer to in historical context?

• A) A political movement

• B) A religious revival

• C) An explosion of creativity in art, writing, and thought

• D) A military strategy

What is the focus of Humanism?

• A) Supernatural phenomena

• B) Intellectual movement focused on human potential and achievements

• C) Technological advancements

• D) Agricultural development

What does "Secular" imply?

• A) Religious and spiritual

• B) Pertaining to the afterlife

• C) Worldly, not spiritual, concerned with the here and now

• D) Governed by church laws

Who are referred to as "Patrons" in the context of art?

• A) Artists who create sculptures

• B) Critics who review art

• C) Individuals that spent huge amounts of money for art

• D) Government officials who censor art

What is "Perspective" in the context of art?

• A) A style of abstract painting

• B) A technique that shows three dimensions on a flat surface

• C) A form of sculpture

• D) A method of using bright colors

What does "Vernacular" mean?

• A) A type of classical language

• B) A formal written language

• C) A dialect used in literature

• D) Native language

What does the term "Renaissance" mean as used in the historical context of Italy during the 1300s to 1600s?

• Reformation

• Rebirth

• Revolution

• Reconstruction

Which of the following was NOT listed as an advantage of Italy being the birthplace of the Renaissance?

• Thriving Cities

• Wealthy Merchant Class

• Classical Heritage of Greece & Rome

• Advanced Technology