Renaissance Review

What two major events were part of the Crisis of the Late Middle Ages?

• The Great Famine and the Black Death

• The Roman Empire's fall and the Crusades

• The Renaissance and the Age of Exploration

• The Industrial Revolution and World War I

What does the word "Renaissance" mean?

• Rebirth

• New Beginning

• Golden Age

• Enlightenment

How long did the Roman Empire last?

• About 500 years

• About 1000 years

• Over 2000 years

• Less than 100 years

What did the Romans build to help people, goods, and ideas move around easily?

• Large ships

• Airplanes

• Roads and bridges

• Tunnels

What happened in Europe after the Roman Empire fell?

• There was a lot of peace and prosperity

• Food shortages and famines occurred

• New empires quickly rose

• Everyone became rich

Which city was a major center for art and culture during the Renaissance, even during difficult times like the plague?

• Rome

• Milan

• Florence

• Venice

What helped Florence become an important center for trade and commerce?

• Its strong army

• Its rich gold mines

• Recovered old roads and new trade routes

• Its powerful navy

What new currency was reintroduced in Florence, bringing trade from all over the world?

• The Dollar

• The Euro

• The Florin

• The Pound

What change did Giotto di Bondone bring to painting styles?

• Moving towards sharp, angular forms

• Moving away from natural forms and rhythms

• Moving towards natural forms and rhythms

• Focusing only on religious figures

What new material did Dutch artists like Jan van Eyck use to create more realistic and colorful paintings?

• Egg whites

• Watercolors

• Linseed oil

• Tempera paint