CKLA Renaissance Ch. 3 "The Spirit of the Renaissance

What is the main idea of Chapter 3?

• Leonardo da Vinci's inventions and art reflect the Renaissance spirit of innovation and creativity.

• The Renaissance focused solely on painting and sculpture.

• Artists during the Renaissance avoided studying science.

• The Renaissance was a period of political conflict in Europe.

How does the story about Leonardo da Vinci’s flying machine reflect his attitude?

• It shows his belief that humans were capable of achieving anything they imagined.

• It proves that he thought nature should not be imitated.

• It explains why he preferred to focus on science rather than art.

• It demonstrates that his inventions were all successful.

Which quotation from the text best supports the idea that Leonardo da Vinci embodied the Renaissance spirit?

• “Leonardo da Vinci constantly wrote in notebooks that he carried everywhere he went.”

• “He was passionately interested in a number of subjects, and highly skilled at most anything he tried.”

• “Leonardo explored almost every field of science, including optics, geology, botany, physics, and engineering.”

• “Leonardo wrote from right to left, so all the letters are reversed!”

What does the section about Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” painting suggest about his work?

• He used perspective to direct attention to important figures in his art.

• He avoided using symbolism in religious art.

• His paintings focused only on landscapes.

• He preferred painting smaller portraits to large murals.

Why does the author describe Leonardo da Vinci’s use of notebooks?

• To show his dedication to documenting ideas across many subjects.

• To explain why his inventions were more successful than his paintings.

• To show that writing was his main artistic passion.

• To emphasize that Leonardo was highly secretive about his work.

What does the word “sfumato” mean in the context of Leonardo da Vinci’s painting style?

• A way of painting that creates smooth transitions between colors and shading.

• A mathematical system for creating depth.

• A method of sculpting used by Renaissance artists.

• A tool used to create perspective in paintings.

Which sentence would be most important to include in a summary of Leonardo da Vinci’s contributions?

• He painted Mona Lisa, one of the most famous works of art in history.

• He used mirror writing in his notebooks to record his ideas.

• He studied anatomy and created detailed drawings of the human body.

• He combined art and science to reflect the Renaissance spirit of innovation.

How does the author describe Leonardo da Vinci’s scientific studies?

• Leonardo focused only on anatomy and ignored other scientific fields.

• His studies led to practical inventions like airplanes and helicopters.

• His curiosity drove him to explore many fields, including anatomy, physics, and engineering.

• Leonardo’s scientific work focused more on theory than practical applications.

What does the section about Leonardo da Vinci’s failed flying machine reveal about his approach to learning?

• He focused on nature as a source of inspiration, even if his experiments failed.

• He ignored nature and relied on ancient ideas to guide his work.

• He focused more on perfection in painting than experimentation.

• He refused to share his ideas with other scientists.

Which quotation best explains why Leonardo da Vinci is considered a true Renaissance man?

• “He made great advances in the study of anatomy.”

• “Painter, inventor, scientist, musician, and more, Leonardo embodies the belief that anything is possible.”

• “Leonardo kept the Mona Lisa in his possession until his death.”

• “His attempts were far from total failures. In the course of his studies, he developed some of the basic ideas for parachutes and helicopters.”