El Greco Quiz

Where was Spain's greatest Renaissance painter born?

• Spain

• Italy

• Greece

• France

What was El Greco's real name?

• Domenikos Theotokopoulos

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo Buonarroti

• Raphael Sanzio

In which city did El Greco spend about twelve years before moving to Spain?

• Rome

• Paris

• Venice

• Madrid

Which Venetian artist influenced El Greco's paintings?

• Titian

• Raphael

• Michelangelo

• Leonardo da Vinci

What was the reaction of people in Rome to El Greco's criticism of Michelangelo?

• They praised him

• They ignored him

• They were offended

• They supported him

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CCSS.RI.5.3

What did El Greco learn in Rome?

• Sculpture

• Architecture

• Painting

• Music

What style did El Greco learn to paint in while in Venice?

• Baroque

• Gothic

• Renaissance

• Modern

What was the main reason El Greco left Rome?

• He wanted to explore new places

• He was not welcome due to his criticism

• He completed his studies

• He received a job offer in Spain

What is one feature of the painting "The Burial of the Count of Orgaz"?

• Minimalist design

• Rich colors

• Abstract shapes

• Monochrome palette

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CCSS.RL.5.7

What is the main character's name in Cervantes' novel?

• Hamlet

• Don Quixote

• Oliver Twist

• Huckleberry Finn