Renaissance Quiz

What does the term "Renaissance" mean?

• Revolution

• Rebirth

• Revival

• Reform

Where did the Renaissance begin?

• England

• France

• Italy

• Spain

Who painted the famous fresco The Last Supper?

• Raphael

• Michelangelo

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Donatello

Which invention greatly helped spread Renaissance ideas?

• Steam engine

• Printing press

• Telescope

• Microscope

The Renaissance was influenced by the study of which ancient civilizations?

• Roman and Greek

• Egyptian and Mesopotamian

• Chinese and Indian

• Mayan and Aztec

What was a major characteristic of Renaissance art?

• Flat and unrealistic figures

• Use of perspective and realism

• Only religious themes

• Simple stick-like human figures

Which famous Renaissance scientist improved the telescope and supported heliocentrism?

• Johannes Kepler

• Galileo Galilei

• Nicolaus Copernicus

• Isaac Newton

Who is known for sculpting David and painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

• Raphael

• Donatello

What was the main focus of Humanism during the Renaissance?

• Religious devotion

• Study of classical texts and human potential

• Strengthening the feudal system

• Expanding military power

The Renaissance began in the 19th century.

• True

• False