Renaissance Reading and Questions

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What was the primary catalyst for the Renaissance movement in Italy?

• The fall of Constantinople
• The strategic location and thriving trade cities
• The invention of the printing press
• The rise of the Ottoman Empire

Which Renaissance artist is famous for introducing depth and emotion to figures in painting during the 1300s?

• Michelangelo
• Raphael
• Donatello
• Giotto

The term "Renaissance" literally means:

• Cultural revival
• New beginning
• Rebirth
• Artistic movement

What significant contribution did Johann Gutenberg make to the Renaissance?

• He painted the Sistine Chapel
• He wrote "The Prince"
• He developed linear perspective
• He invented the printing press

Which characteristic best defines Renaissance Humanism?

• Complete rejection of religion
• Focus on scientific discoveries
• Emphasis on human potential and individualism
• Dedication to medieval traditions

Who wrote "The Prince," which marked a shift toward secular political thinking?

• Dante Alighieri
• Niccolò Machiavelli
• Geoffrey Chaucer
• Leonardo da Vinci

The "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper" were created by:

• Leonardo da Vinci
• Raphael
• Donatello
• Michelangelo

What distinguished the wealthy merchant class of Renaissance Italy?

• Their inherited noble titles
• Their religious leadership
• Their military conquests
• Their success through individual merit

The "School of Athens" painted by Raphael demonstrates:

• Medieval religious themes
• Byzantine artistic styles
• Classical influences on Renaissance thought
• Gothic architecture