Week 28 Quiz

What does the word expression mean in the sentence:

"Art, literature, and architecture are forms of expression"?

• A mathematical equation

• A way of showing or communicating feelings or ideas

• A type of building

• A historical event

Which ancient cultures inspired the Renaissance movement

• Greece & Rome

• United States & Canada

• Russia & China

• Aztecs & Mayans

What does the word "Renaissance" mean?

• War

• Peace

• Rebirth

• Discovery

What was a key difference between art in the Middle Ages and art in the Renaissance?

• Middle Ages focused on human forms, while Renaissance focused on religious figures.

• Renaissance focused on human forms, while Middle Ages focused on religious figures.

• Both periods focused only on landscapes.

"Some of the merchants became patrons of the writers and artists"

What does patrons mean in the sentence?

• Enemies

• Supporters

• Critics

• Students

How did wealthy merchants and bankers contribute to the Renaissance?

• By inventing new scientific tools.

• By becoming patrons and supporting artists and writers.

• By leading armies in battles.

• By creating new religious doctrines.

If something is cultural, it is related to:

• Plants and animals

• People's traditions and art

• The weather

• Numbers and counting

Which of the following best describes values as it relates to the Renaissance?

• The cost of goods in the marketplace.

• The beliefs that people consider important.

• The size of a building.

• The speed of a sailing ship.

"Trade, economy, laws, and systems of government were established."

What does economy refer to in the sentence?

• The weather patterns of a region.

• The system of how money and goods are purchased and sold.

• The styles of clothing people wear.

• The types of animals that live in an area.

What does philosophy mean in the context of the text?

• A type of ancient building.

• The study of truth and knowledge.

• A form of entertainment.

• The study of how money is spent.