Renaissance and Reformation Quiz

The Renaissance began in ______.

• Spain
• Germany
• France
• Italy

Constantinople fell in _____.

• 1453
• 1450
• 1462
• 1445

Johannes Gutenberg is known for ______________.

• designing the first newspaper
• inventing the printing press (Movable Type Printing)

• creating the first book
• developing the first typewriter

Anatomy refers to the study of _______________________

• the structure of human, animal or plant life

• the chemical processes in cells
• the evolution of species
• the behavior of animals

Shading in paintings was used to ________________.

• adding dimention

• highlight the background elements
• simplify the composition
• add color to the painting

Perspective in art was used to create ________________.

• a flat surface
• the illusion of depth
• a monochromatic palette
• a lack of detail

Leonardo da Vinci is most famous for _________________

• his contributions to mathematics and physics
• his paintings, especially the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper
• his inventions in engineering and flight
• his sculptures, particularly the David

Michelangelo is best known for _______________.

• his sculptures and paintings, especially the Statue of David and the Sistine Chapel ceiling.
• his poetry and literature
• his architectural designs
• his musical compositions

Lorenzo Ghiberti is known for _______________________

• designing the dome of St. Peter's Basilica
• sculpting the David statue
• painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling
• creating the bronze doors of the Florence Baptistery

Two types of architecture styles are ______ and ______________.

• Gothic and Roman

• Classical and Modern
• Futuristic and Minimalist
• Renaissance and Industrial