Renaissance Quiz

Which of the following definitions describes classical art?

• Art that adheres to ancient Greek and Roman styles.

• Modern art styles including abstract and expressionism.

• Contemporary digital and multimedia art.

• Art from the medieval period.

Which of the following IS NOT in the humanities?

• Literature

• Philosophy

• Biology

• Art History

Which of the following definitions describes city-states?

• A large urban area with its own government

• A small country that consists of a single city

• A type of government used in large countries

• A rural area with its own administrative division

What are three major causes for the Renaissance? Make sure to describe each one, not just write a simple list. This should be a few sentences.

One major cause of the Renaissance was _______, which helped Renaissance grow because _____. Also, _______ caused the Renaissance because ________. Finally, _____ caused the Renaissance because ______.

What was the Renaissance? Include the location, time period and purpose.

Which of the following definitions describes perspective?

• A technique used in drawing to depict three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface

• A type of paint used in art

• A method of shading in artwork

• The arrangement of colors in a painting

Which of the following definitions describes vernacular?

• A type of building material

• The language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region

• A historical period in literature

• A style of classical music

Which of the following definitions describes secular?

• Related to religious or spiritual matters

• Not connected with religious or spiritual matters

• A type of government system

• A historical period

How did the Medici family influence and rule in Renaissance Florence?

The Medici family controlled were able to rule because _________. While they were in charge, they focused on _________________________.

Which definition best describes heliocentric theory?

• The theory that Earth is the center of the universe

• The theory that the Sun is the center of the universe

• The theory that the universe has no center

• The theory that the Milky Way is the center of the universe