Renaissance Exam

What is a republic?

• A form of government where the leader is a king

• A form of government where citizens have no rights

• A form of government in which the leader is not a king and certain citizens have the right to vote

• A form of government where only the military rules

What was humanism during the Renaissance?

• A movement focused on religious studies

• An intellectual movement based on the study of the humanities

• A political movement for democracy

• A scientific revolution

What is fresco?

• A type of sculpture

• A painting done on fresh wet plaster with water-based paints

• A form of music

• A style of architecture

What is perspective in art?

• A technique to create two-dimensional effects

• A method to enhance color

• Artistic techniques used to give the effect of three-dimensional depth to two-dimensional surfaces

• A way to create abstract art

What role did monks play during the Middle Ages?

• They were primarily warriors

• They lived in monasteries, continued reading and copying ancient books

• They were political leaders

• They were merchants

Which cities were known as Islamic centers of learning?

• Rome, Paris, London

• Damascus, Cairo, Baghdad

• Athens, Sparta, Corinth

• Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul

What was the significance of Aristotle's works during the Renaissance?

• They were ignored by European scholars

• They were reintroduced and used in European culture after being preserved by the Arabs

• They were only studied in Asia

• They were destroyed during the Crusades

Why was Rome a perfect spot for the Renaissance to begin?

• It was isolated from other cultures

• It was surrounded by Roman ruins, buildings, and artwork

• It had no historical significance

• It was a major industrial center

What does secularism refer to?

• The integration of religion and society

• The split between religion and society

• The dominance of religious institutions

• The rejection of all cultural practices

What does individualism emphasize?

• The successes of society over individuals

• The successes of individuals over society

• The importance of collective farming

• The need for strict government control