Baroque Period Quiz

What is the time period of the Baroque Period?

• 1400 - 1550

• 1600 - 1750

• 1800 - 1900

• 1500 - 1650

Which scientists were discovering new ways to explain the universe during the Baroque Period?

• Galileo, Kepler, and Newton

• Einstein, Curie, and Bohr

• Darwin, Mendel, and Watson

• Hawking, Feynman, and Sagan

What type of clothing did men and women wear during the Baroque Period?

• Wigs and coats with lace

• T-shirts and jeans

• Robes and sandals

• Suits and ties

What decorated the buildings during the Baroque Period?

• Highly ornate trim

• Simple wooden panels

• Glass facades

• Metallic structures

What is the time frame of the Baroque Period?

• 1600 - 1750

• 1800 - 1900

• 1500 - 1600

• 1700 - 1800

What was a common theme in Baroque art and architecture?

• Ornamentation and decoration

• Minimalism

• Cubism

• Surrealism

What was a notable feature of Baroque fashion?

• Wigs and coats with lace

• Denim and leather

• Silk and satin

• Cotton and wool

What did the patron decide for the composer?

• The instruments to use

• The kind of piece to write

• The venue for performance

• The audience to target

What role did the wealthy person or patron play in the patronage system?

• They performed the music

• They paid the composer for each work

• They taught the composer

• They published the music

What is the script of an opera called?

• Manuscript

• Libretto

• Screenplay

• Dialogue