Unit 5 DCA Review

What helped bring about the Renaissance?

• The invention of the steam engine

• Renewed interest in knowledge and ideas from ancient Greece and Rome

• The discovery of America

• The fall of the Roman Empire

What did Johannes Gutenberg invent?

• The telephone

• The printing press

• The light bulb

• The steam engine

What is William Shakespeare known for?

• His sculptures

• His plays and sonnets

• His paintings

• His scientific discoveries

What role did patrons play during the Renaissance?

• They were military leaders

• They supported artists financially

• They were religious leaders

• They were scientists

How did the Medici family gain power in Florence?

• Through military conquest

• Through trade and banking

• Through religious influence

• Through scientific discoveries

Who founded the bank in Florence?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Giovanni di Bicci de Medici

• Michelangelo

• Johannes Gutenberg

What was the purpose of artists' creations during the Renaissance?

• To show off the patron's wealth and power

• To depict abstract concepts

• To explore scientific ideas

• To create religious icons

What was a significant cultural impact of the Renaissance?

• Decline in artistic expression

• Increased cultural diffusion

• Isolation of cultures

• Decrease in literacy

What was a key factor in the spread of Renaissance ideas?

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The invention of the printing press

• The discovery of America

• The rise of the internet

Who is known as the "Ultimate Renaissance Man"?

• Michelangelo

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Martin Luther

• John Calvin