Unit 5 Chapter 1

What does the word "Renaissance" mean?

• Rebirth

• Revolution

• Culture

• Expression

What are two works of literature from ancient Greece mentioned in the text?

• Iliad and Odyssey

• Aeneid and Metamorphoses

• Beowulf and Canterbury Tales

• Divine Comedy and Inferno

What idea about government did we inherit from ancient Greece?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

What did ancient Greeks emphasize in their sculptures?

• The "perfect" human form

• Abstract art

• Religious themes

• Nature scenes

What material was primarily used in the construction of the Colosseum?

• Wood

• Marble

• Concrete

• Steel

What is the architectural style of the Colosseum?

• Gothic

• Baroque

• Roman

• Renaissance

What began to take shape across western Europe during the Middle Ages?

• New languages

• Kingdoms and nations

• New religions

• New continents

What was not available for making copies of books during the Middle Ages?

• Printing presses

• Typewriters

• Computers

• Photocopiers

What did Renaissance artists develop to paint the human form more realistically?

• New colors

• Techniques

• Brushes

• Canvases

Who promoted the power and unique talents of the individual during the Renaissance?

• Scientists

• Humanists

• Politicians

• Merchants