Renaissance Quiz

What does the term "Renaissance" literally mean?

• Rebirth

• Revolution

• Revival

• Renewal

Who is called the "Father of Humanism"?

• Dante

• Petrarch

• Michelangelo

• Leonardo

Which city was known for controlling trade through the Alps during the Renaissance?

• Venice

• Florence

• Milan

• Rome

What was a key characteristic of the Renaissance movement?

• Focus on religious revival

• Emphasis on individualism

• Expansion of empires

• Development of new languages

Which city was controlled by the wealthy de Medici family?

• Venice

• Milan

• Florence

• Rome

What was a significant change in art during the Renaissance?

• Focus on religious themes only

• Emphasis on individualism and worldly matters

• Use of only black and white colors

• Art remained unchanged from medieval times

Which technique was used in Renaissance art to add depth to an image?

• Cubism

• Impressionism

• Linear Perspective

• Abstract Expressionism

Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Raphael

• Michelangelo

• Donatello

What is Leonardo da Vinci known for painting?

• The Starry Night

• The Scream

• Mona Lisa

• The Persistence of Memory

What did Renaissance artists focus on in their paintings and sculptures?

• Realism and emotion

• Abstract forms

• Geometric patterns

• Monochrome colors