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WorksheetsUnit 10 - Renaissance Begins
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 22mins
Renaissance is a French word that means "rebirth." The Renaissance was a rebirth of interest in the art and learning of ancient Greece and
China.
Egypt.
Rome.
India.
Based on the meaning of the French word "renaissance," the period called the Renaissance refers to the
rebirth of classical culture.
restoration of basic human values.
remainder of learning not yet lost.
remembrance of better times.
Which of the following inspired new interest in classical styles during the Renaissance?
the system of living on feudal manors
the Roman Catholic Church
ruins of ancient Greece and Rome
ruins of ancient China and India
How did the Crusades contribute to the Renaissance in Europe?
Crusaders destroyed the libraries of Muslim scholars
Crusaders rebelled against the Roman Catholic Church.
Crusaders developed an interest in painting and sculpture.
Crusaders brought back learning from the East.
Which of the following changes paved the way for the beginning of the Renaissance?
interest in ancient Roman architecture
decrease in trade and commerce
less interest in learning
less interest in the arts
Which art had the greatest influence on Renaissance artists?
early medieval art
ancient Greek and Roman art
medieval Islamic art
ancient Chinese art
When did the Renaissance begin?
at the beginning of the Roman Empire
at the end of the Roman Empire
at the beginning of the Middle Ages
at the end of the Middle Ages
Suppose you could look at several paintings made in Italy before 1600. Which was most likely painted during the Renaissance?
one in which nature is important
one in which people appear stiff
one with a solid blue background
one that looks two-dimensional
This is a painting by Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci. Study the painting. Which characteristic of Renaissance art does the painting show?
The figures look stiff and flat.
The figures look lifelike and three-dimensional.
The figures show little knowledge of anatomy.
The figures are shown performing a heroic task.
How did trade on the Silk Road help to cause the Renaissance?
Armies from Europe were able to defeat the Mongols.
Italian cities on the trade routes to the East became wealthy
Ideas of Chinese philosophers became popular in the West
Merchants paid painters to paint them in fine new silk clothes.
Study the painting. How does it show the Renaissance characteristic of art that looks lifelike?
The figures look stiff, with little sense of movement.
The woman's clothing shows movement in the way her pleated sleeve has opened.
The clothing looks stiff, with little sense of movement.
The figures show little knowledge of anatomy.
What economic change during the Renaissance made bankers more important?
Jobs became more specialized.
Craftspeople set out signs to advertise their services.
People began to buy goods with money instead of bartering.
Food for people in the cities began to be grown in the countryside
Study the painting. Which characteristic of Renaissance art does the painting show?
The painting is on a religious topic.
The figures look more perfect than real life.
The painting shows an interest in nature.
The painting shows a person performing a heroic task.
Why did craftspeople become more important during the Renaissance?
Universities hired them.
They worked for feudal lords.
They made stained glass for churches.
Merchants traded their goods all over Europe.
Which of the following was a goal of Renaissance artists?
They tried to copy the characteristics of medieval art.
They tried to capture the way things looked in the real world.
They always showed subjects that were religious.
They tried to create art that looked two-dimensional.
Who would have been most likely to speak these words?
"I have made a lot of money in business. I’ve hired a talented painter to decorate the inner walls of the church. I’m sure he’ll do a good job."
a priest
a patron
a scholar
a craftsperson
The image shows people exchanging goods for money at a shop in a Renaissance town. How did trade help to bring about the Renaissance?
Trade provided work for painters who created money.
Trade provided work for sculptors who created coins.
Trade brought new ideas to Europe.
Traders learned how to create works of art.
What is a major reason why the Renaissance began in northern and central Italy?
Nobles there led the Crusades.
Peasants there learned to read.
City-states there became wealthy
Kings there fought one another.
What was one reason for the growth of trade in Europe?
The Silk Road in China became too dangerous for traders to travel on it.
European cities were located on trade routes.
Europeans had little interest in goods from the East.
none of the above
Independent republics in Italy were governed by elected councils. Who often held the most power in those republics?
rich merchants
factory workers
groups of priests
guilds of painters
How does the image show a change in the economy of Europe?
People are using money to buy goods.
People are using the barter systems to trade for goods.
People are using what they grow to buy goods.
Merchants are becoming poorer.
Which geographic factor contributed most to Italy’s economic success?
its forests
its climate
its location
its mountains
How did merchants and bankers use their increased wealth in a way that contributed to the Renaissance?
They ordered and paid for new buildings and art.
They took painting lessons from medieval artists.
They traded artwork for spices from the East.
They hired artists to create new forms of currency.
How did wealthy Italian families encourage learning?
They trained girls to teach school.
They donated books to poor families.
They rejected old ideas.
They established universities.
In 1559 Cosimo de' Medici hired an architect to build the Uffizi, shown here, as government offices for Florence. Who were the Medici?
A family of painters and sculptors living in Florence.
A wealthy family that ruled the city-state of Florence.
A wealthy family that ruled the city-state of Venice.
A line of kings who ruled Florence during the Renaissance.
The Renaissance philosophy of humanism included a belief in the
need for foreign trade.
worth of the individual.
importance of tradition.
authority of government.
Today the Uffizi is a world-famous art gallery. How were the Medici connected to art during the Renaissance?
They discouraged the creation of art.
They passed laws against artists.
They refused to hire artists.
They paid for the creation of art.
Which subject of study belongs to the humanities?
literature
navigation
anatomy
mathematics
Members of the Medici family used their wealth to become patrons of the arts. Based on your reading of Section 3, what is a "patron of the arts"?
someone who destroys the work of artists
someone who teaches artists to create art
someone who works as an artist
someone who supports the work of artists
Which of these methods did humanist scholars teach as a way to learn about the world?
Listen to the pope.
Read the newspaper.
Observe and experiment.
Sit quietly and meditate.
What was one effect of wealthy families like the Medicis paying for the creation of art and architecture?
better health for people in Europe
increased interest in art and architecture
decreased power for Italian city-states
better education for people in Europe
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
The image shows a sculpture of Francesco Petrarca, also known as Francesco Petrarch. What is Petrarch known for?
He is the founder of Italian Renaissance humanism.
He invented the first banking system in Europe.
He was an important patron of the arts in Italy.
He lived during ancient times in Rome.
Which of the following city-states specialized in shipping from Asia (silk, spices, perfume)?
Florence
Genoa
Milan
Venice
What is humanism?
a belief that a person's class or family is more important than individual achievement
a belief that people should follow religious teachings without question
a way of thinking that focused on individual dignity, nature, and human society
a belief that people should not try to control their own lives
Which of the following city-states specialized in cloth making and banking?
Florence
Genoa
Milan
Venice
Using what you know from the section, what advice would a humanist give to a student?
"Only people of noble birth have the ability to achieve greatness."
"Learn about subjects that focus on human life and culture."
"Imitate the works of ancient Greece and Rome, but do not create anything new."
"Accepting everything without question is the only way to thrive in life."
Which of the following city-states specialized in shipping ivory and gold from North Africa?
Florence
Genoa
Milan
Venice
Who was Petrarch?
an Italian painter
an Italian poet
an Italian sculptor
an Italian ruler
Which of the following city-states specialized in metal good and armor?
Florence
Genoa
Milan
Venice
Which of the following good were shipped into Europe using the Adriatic Sea?
silk
spices
perfume
none of the above
Suppose a manufacturer of metal goods and armor wanted to send his or her products to a customer by ship, using the nearest port.
The manufacturer would most likely send the goods overland to the port city of
Florence
Genoa
Milan
Venice
Which of the following in the southernmost Italian city-state?
Florence
Genoa
Milan
Venice
