U11: Renaissance and Reformation

What was the Renaissance?

• A scientific theory developed in the 18th century in northern Italy

• A military campaign in the Middle Ages
• A religious movement in the 19th century
• an explosion of creativity in arts, writing, and thought

What is Humanism?

• Humanism is an intellectual movement focused on human achievements

• Humanism is a religious doctrine that worships nature.
• Humanism is a political ideology focused on government control.
• Humanism is a scientific theory about the origins of the universe and species.

Match the artist to what they created

• Raphael

• painted the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper

• Donatello

• Statue of David, painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling

• Leonardo Da Vinci

• Painted the School of Athens

• Michelangelo

• Statue of St. George

What is a Patron?

• A patron is a member of a sports team.
• A patron is a type of beverage.
• A patron is someone who made art in the renaissance

• A patron financially supported artists

What was Niccolo Machiavelli known for?

• Machiavelli was a renowned painter of the Renaissance and painted many chapels

• Machiavelli is famous for his novels and poetry.
• Machiavelli is known for his political philosophy, particularly in 'The Prince'.
• Machiavelli was known for his contributions to mathematics and secular beliefs

Who was Thomas More and what did he write?

• Thomas More was a French artist who painted 'The Last Supper'.
• Thomas More was an Italian poet known for 'The Divine Comedy'.
• Thomas More was a Scottish king who wrote 'Hamlet'.
• Thomas More was an English philosopher who wrote 'Utopia'.

What did Johann Gutenberg develop?

• A movable type printing press

• a faster way to create paper and bind books

• The telephone and the light bulb

• The steam engine

In what ways did art change during the Renaissance?

(select ALL that apply, then click submit)

• Art was less realistic and included patterned details

• Art was both religious and secular

• Realistic portrayals of individuals and nature

• Art became less detailed and more abstract.
• It was influenced by classical Greece and Rome

What is skepticism and what impact did it have?

• Skepticism has no relevance to scientific inquiry or philosophy.
• Skepticism is a method of accepting all knowledge claims without question, and led to the development of fundamentalism

• Skepticism is a belief in absolute truth and promoting dogmatic views.

• Skepticism is questioning everything, people began questioning faith and it led to the Age of Exploration.

When Johann Gutenberg created the printing press, what impact did it have?

• The printing press increased literacy, spread knowledge, and transformed society.
• The printing press was primarily used for artistic purposes.
• The printing press had no significant impact on society.
• The printing press decreased literacy rates.