Renaissance Jigsaw

What does the word "Renaissance" mean?

• Stagnation
• Decline
• Rebirth
• Evolution

What two civilizations did the European Renaissance look back to?

• Ancient Egypt and Ancient China
• The Aztec Empire and the Inca Empire
• The Byzantine Empire and the Ottoman Empire
• Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome

Who painted the Mona Lisa?

• Pablo Picasso
• Leonardo da Vinci
• Vincent van Gogh
• Claude Monet

What is Humanism?

• Humanism is a philosophical and ethical approach that prioritizes human values and concerns.
• Humanism is a political ideology that advocates for authoritarian governance.
• Humanism is a scientific theory focused solely on technological advancement.
• Humanism is a religious doctrine that emphasizes faith in a higher power.

What famous family in Florence supported the Renaissance art and artists?

• Borgia family
• Medici family
• Sforza family
• Papal family

What is Michelangelo famous for painting in the Sistine Chapel?

• The walls of the Sistine Chapel - The Creation of Adam

• The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel - The Creation of Adam

• The walls of the Sistine Chapel - The Last Supper

• The Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel - The Last Supper

What book is Thomas More famous for writing?

• The Prince
• The Republic
• The Divine Comedy
• Utopia

What was the name of Shakespeare's famous theater?

• The Globe Theatre
• The Shakespearean Stage
• The Globe Playhouse
• The Royal Theatre

Who is known as the father of Humanism?

• Petrarch
• Dante Alighieri
• Thomas More
• Desiderius Erasmus

Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?

• The Renaissance began in Italy due to its agricultural advancements.
• The Renaissance was initiated in Italy as a result of its military conquests.
• The Renaissance started in Italy because of its isolation from other cultures.
• The Renaissance began in Italy because of its trade routes, classical heritage, wealthy patrons, and vibrant cultural environment.