Ch. 17 European Renaissance and Reformation

1. What does the term "Renaissance" refer to?

•    - a) A religious movement

•    - b) A period of rebirth of art and learning in Europe

•    - c) The fall of the Roman Empire

•    - d) A period of political turmoil in Europe

2. Which of the following best describes Humanism?

•    - a) A focus on religious teachings

•    - b) A focus on human potential and achievements

•    - c) A belief in divine intervention

•    - d) A form of political philosophy

3. What does the term "secular" mean?

•    - a) Concerned with spiritual matters

•    - b) Focused on religious rituals

•    - c) Concerned with worldly matters

•    - d) Focused on the afterlife

4. Who were patrons during the Renaissance?

•    - a) People who created art

•    - b) People who financially supported artists

•    - c) People who studied classical Latin

•    - d) People who criticized the Church

5. What is "perspective" in art?

•    - a) A technique for creating two dimensions

•    - b) A technique that re-creates three dimensions

•    - c) A form of writing during the Renaissance

•    - d) A way of drawing from memory

6. What is "vernacular"?

•    - a) The use of Latin in writing

•    - b) The use of native language instead of Latin

•    - c) The language of classical Greek

•    - d) A style of Renaissance art

7. Which of the following was a characteristic of a "Renaissance man"?

•    - a) Highly focused on religious studies

•    - b) Educated, charming, and skilled in many areas

•    - c) Focused only on political power

•    - d) Limited in talents and interests

8. How did Italy’s cities contribute to the Renaissance?

•    - a) By focusing only on religious studies

•    - b) By offering wealth, talent, and new ideas

•    - c) By rejecting any influence from classical art

•    - d) By isolating themselves from outside influences

9. Why did Church leaders and wealthy patrons support the arts?

•    - a) To show their importance and beautify their communities

•    - b) To protest the Reformation

•    - c) To promote secularism

•    - d) To reduce the influence of humanism

10. What is a "utopia"?

•     - a) A political system in the Renaissance

•     - b) An ideal place or society

•     - c) A religious reform movement

•     - d) A type of Renaissance art style