Renaissance Quiz

What was the primary purpose of medieval art?

• To decorate homes

• To show off the wealth of kingsr write

• To teach religion to people who could not read or write

• To display beautiful landscapes

During the Middle Ages, what was the focus of most people's lives?

• Exploring new lands

• Life after death

• Inventing new technology

• Writing books

What inspired Renaissance artists more than medieval artists?

• Ancient Greek and Roman art

• Medieval religious art

• Stories from the Bible

• Brightly colored tapestries

Where did the Renaissance begin?

• France

• Italy

• Germany

• England

What new techniques did Renaissance artists use to make their art look more lifelike?

• Bright colors and flat figures

• Stiff clothing and serious faces

• Large figures and one-color backgrounds

• Showing figures in action and using perspective for depth

What type of art did classical artists create to show the importance of people and gods?

• Photographs and digital art

• Sculptures, pottery, murals, and mosaics

• Paintings on canvas

• Stained glass windows

What change helped start the Renaissance in Europe?

• Cities growing larger and wealthier

• People moving to the countryside

• Less interest in ancient cultures

What is "humanism"?

• The study of space and stars

• Believing in the power and potential of all individuals

• A new type of farming

• Building big castles

Who helped keep classical knowledge alive during the Middle Ages by copying documents?

• Knights

• Merchants

• Clergy of the Roman Catholic Church

• Artists

What did merchants and Crusaders bring back to Europe that helped start the Renaissance?

• Gold and silver

• Goods and classical ideas

• New types of food

• New kinds of animals