The Renaissance

Based on the meaning of the French word "renaissance", the period called the Renaissance refers to what?

• rebirth of classical culture
• restoration of basic human values
• remainder of learning not yet lost
• remembrance of better times

The Renaissance philosophy of humanism included a belief in the...

• need for foreign trade
• worth of the individual
• importance of tradition
• authority of government

Which of these would be valued most by a Renaissance thinker who emphasized individualism?

• a nation's strength
• a family's ancestors
• a person's achievements
• an army's success in battle

During the Renaissance, Florence was the European center for...

• farming
• banking
• shipping
• sword making

What was the relationship between the industries of Florence and its culture?

• Great artists often became merchants
• Business owners studied art and music
• Wealthy patrons/citizens sponsored many artists
• Brilliant scholars became rich by writing books

The architect Brunelleschi studied mathematics and ancient ruins. Then he designed a remarkable...

• arched gate in the city wall
• bridge lined with busy shops
• tower with a view of the city
• dome with no internal supports

In addition to his painting, Leonardo da Vinci made advances in science, mathematics, and engineering. Which of these did he do before anyone else?

• flew an airplane across the river
• drew maps as if seen from above
• watched the planets move
• translated ancient Greek texts

What powerful family controlled Florence for almost 300 years?

• the Medici family
• the Adams family
• the Cardano family
• the Alighieri family

When did the Renaissance begin?

• at the beginning of the the Roman Empire
• at the end of the Roman Empire
• at the beginning of the Middle Ages
• at the end of the Middle Ages

This is a painting by Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci. Look at it closely. Which characteristic of Renaissance art does the painting show?

• Figures that look stiff and flat
• Figures that look lifelike and three-dimensional
• Figures that show little knowledge of anatomy
• Figures that are performing a heroic task