The Renaissance

Which European city is best known as the birthplace of the Renaissance?

• Berlin, Germany

• Florence, Italy

• London, England

• Moscow, Russia

This chart shows the influence of one historical European family. Which historical European family completes this chart?

• Galilei Family

• Medici Family

• Newton Family

• Shakespeare Family

The Medici family was well known for their sponsorships. What groups benefited the most from their wealth?

• textile and manufacturing guilds

• supporters of the sciences and politics

• priests and theologians

• painters, sculptors, and philosophers

How did the ideas of Humanism impact Europe?

• They increased interests in classical education as people tried to improve their lives.

• They increased military conflicts as nations tried to represent ethnic groups better.

• They decreased the value of trade networks as nations began to create their own goods.

• They decreased the power of monarchs as religious leaders gained more power.

This is a photograph of a sculpture created during the Renaissance. Which artist is known for creating this sculpture?

Bonus: What is it called?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Donatello

• Johannes Gutenberg

• Michelangelo

Which historical figure is best known for creating the paintings titled "Last Supper" and "Mona Lisa"?

• Johannes Gutenberg

• Marco Polo

• William Shakespeare

• Leonardo da Vinci

How did art change during the Renaissance?

• New techniques were developed to make more realistic art.

• Religious leaders banned the creation of paintings and sculptures.

• Political leaders made it illegal to do portraits of royal families.

• Traditional methods became popular and led to the creation of less complex art.

Which Renaissance artist is known for the Sistine Chapel painting in Saint Peter's Cathedral?

• da Vinci

• Michelangelo

• Gutenberg

• Shakespeare

What does the word "Renaissance" mean?

• Renewed
• Rebuilt
• Remade
• Rebirth

What is one way that Medieval and Renaissance artists differ?

• Renaissance art focuses more on religion

• Medieval artists were more realistic

• Renaissance artist turned to Roman and Greek works for inspiration

• They are the same