The Renaissance Era

What is the ability to read and write called?

• Numeracy

• Literacy

• Artistry

• Oratory

Which of the following best describes the term "humanism"?

• A focus on religious studies

• A focus on human potential, creativity, and achievements

• A focus on military conquest

• A focus on agricultural development

What does "perspective" in art refer to?

• The use of bright colors

• A three-dimensional representation of an object as it looks to the eye from a particular point

• The depiction of religious themes

• The use of abstract shapes

What is the term for the everyday language of ordinary people?

• Latin

• Vernacular

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Middle Ages?

• The feudal system

• The power of the Catholic Church

• The Industrial Revolution

• War and plague

What was the primary language used for scholarly work before the Renaissance?

• English

• French

• Latin

• Greek

Which of the following was a significant effect of the Renaissance on Europe?

• It led to the fall of the Roman Empire

• It helped bring Europe out of the Dark Ages

• It caused the spread of the Black Death

• It initiated the Age of Exploration

The invention of the ________ allowed for the spread of Renaissance ideas and increased the number of books available to the public

• Woodblock Printing

• Printing Press

• Laser Ink Jet Printer

• Calligraphy

What was a major focus of Renaissance art?

• Abstract shapes

• Humanism and realistic representation

• Religious iconography only

• Monochrome color schemes

Which of the following periods came immediately before the Renaissance?

• The Enlightenment

• The Middle Ages

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Classical Era