Renaissance Video Quiz

What was the Renaissance primarily known for?

• The decline of the Roman Empire

• The cultural and intellectual rebirth in Europe

• The beginning of the industrial and commercial revolutions

• The spread of European feudalism

Which country is the Renaissance most commonly associated with?

• Italy
• France
• Germany
• Spain

What is Renaissance architechture noted for?

• Use of bright colors and abstract shapes
• Focus on verticality and minimalism
• Emphasis on natural materials and organic forms
• Revival of classical styles, symmetry, proportion, and use of columns and domes.

What did humanism tend to focus on?

• Religious dogma and scripture
• Scientific experimentation and observation
• Political theory and governance
• Individualism and Secularism

Which of these literary works was influential in giving renaissance-era political leaders strategies and tools for governing their citizens?

• The Republic by Plato
• Utopia by Thomas More
• Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes
• The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli

Why was Leonardo da Veci described as "the quentisential Renaissance man?"

• He only focused on painting and never invented anything.
• He was primarily a musician with no interest in science.
• He was a multitalented thinker who excelled in art, science, and invention.

• He was known for his political writings rather than his artistic skills.

What artistic style was Van Eycke most associated with?

• Realism

• Cubism
• Impressionism
• Baroque

What artistic style was Van Eycke most associated with?

• Realism

• Cubism
• Impressionism
• Baroque

What did Galileo, Copernicus, Kepler, and Brahe all have in common during the Renaissance?

• They all created new schools of artistic style and technique

• The development of Renaissance literature styles

• They were all important Renaissance governmental leaders

• They all contributed to new scientific discoveries particularly in astronomy and physics

How did Gutenberg's printing press impact the Renaissance?

• Gutenberg's printing press facilitated the spread of knowledge and ideas, significantly contributing to the Renaissance.
• It restricted access to literature and education.
• It led to the decline of artistic expression.
• It had no significant effect on society.