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Module 14 OLD

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The term renaissance can mean
a)
All of These
b)
A time when Europe experienced an explosion of creativity in art, architecture, writing, and thought
c)
Rebirth
d)
A revival of art and learning of classical Greece and Rome
2.
Why was the new technology of papermaking important to the Renaissance?
a)
It allowed for the development of printing and easier spread of ideas.
b)
It allowed laws to be written down and distributed to citizens.
c)
t caused more efficient record-keeping by bankers and merchants
d)
It allowed for more criticism to be given to religious and political officials.
3.

Why did banking develop in the Italian city-states?

a)

Italy was more commercial than other areas and needed the ability to transfer money from one account to another

b)

Italy's economy was based on agriculture and a food surplus needed to be traded.

c)

Italy's merchant families were looking for a way to get wealthy while boosting the economy.

d)

Italy growing middle class needed somewhere to store their money safely.

4.
How was Italy organized politically before and during the Renaissance?
a)
Wealthy noble families controlled fragments of territory from an urban (city) base.
b)
The papacy controlled most of the peninsula, using Rome as a base.
c)
The Medici in Florence forced other ruling families to accept their authority.
d)
Foreign kings divided up most of the territory and ruled from their own capitals.
5.

Cosimo de Medici would have been most likely to:

a)

To pave streets using income tax money

b)

To open an academy for the poor

c)

To grow his own wealth

d)

To support the painters, writers, and philosophers

6.
How was humanism different from intellectual movements during the Middle Ages?
a)
It stressed a secular world view instead of a strict religious view.
b)
It emphasized submitting to religious leaders before civic leaders.
c)
It stressed obedience to local rulers over the national monarch.
d)
It emphasized piety and modesty instead of worldly pursuits.
7.

Which of the following was a guiding principle of Machiavelli's The Prince?

a)

Rulers should allow the needs of a given situation to guide their actions in order to be politically effective.

b)

Rulers should be honest with their subject in order to ensure their trust and consistent obedience.

c)

Rulers should base their actions on similar situations found in the course of historical study.

d)

Rulers should take advice from religious leaders in order to avoid making immoral decisions.

8.
How did most monarchs in England and France participate in the northern Renaissance?
a)
By sponsoring writers and artists
b)
By creating their own art
c)
By establishing law schools
d)
By funding humanist universities
9.
What was the focus of Christian humanism?
a)
Reforming society
b)
Maintaining peace
c)
Increasing trade
d)
Following tradition
10.

Which characteristics of William Shakespeare's writing followed the style of the Renaissance?

a)

Using the classics for inspiration and plots

b)

Writing poems using the local language

c)

Providing religious lessons in each play

d)

Working with others to develop stories

11.

Why was Johann Gutenberg's moveable type so important to the Renaissance?

a)

It helped spread ideas by making book printing faster and less expensive.

b)

It made printing profitable, allowing writers to make more money.

c)

It helped monarchs correspond with other rulers about humanist ideas.

d)

It made wealthy merchants sponsor copyists by making books luxury items.

12.
How did the style of portraits and sculptures illustrate the ideas of the Renaissance?
a)
They used realism to reveal the individual personality of their subjects.
b)
They created a magical mood by depicting religious figures hovering.
c)
They incorporated religious themes into vague natural scenes.
d)
They emphasized technical aspects to highlight scientific achievement.
13.
Which of the following ideas was an influence of Greek philosophers on humanism?
a)
Challenging ideas and assumptions to help form opinions
b)
Applying the needs of a given situation to determine actions without using morals
c)
Bringing together ideas from Judaism and Christianity to form new ideas
d)
Applying classical thinking to uphold Christian teachings
14.
How did the rise of a middle class in the Italian city-states affect the Renaissance?
a)
It provided money to sponsor artists and writers.
b)
It created wealth to establish new colonies.
c)
It created wealth to influence local elections.
d)
It provided money to sponsor military campaigns.
15.
Which of the following characterizes humanism?
a)
a movement focused on human potential and a study of the classics
b)
a political system emphasizing democratic ideals and policies
c)
an economic system stressing investment in technology and markets
d)
a philosophy based on a strict following of Christian beliefs and teachings
16.
How was the architecture of Filippo Brunelleschi consistent with the other Renaissance arts?
a)
It was strongly influenced by classical architecture.
b)
It was financed by wealthy local merchant families.
c)
It pioneered the use of new technology and materials.
d)
It included portraits of important political leaders.
17.
Which of the following artistic styles developed during the Renaissance? Choose the correct answer.
a)
using perspective to show three dimensions on a flat surface
b)
using marble to show the natural beauty of a subject
c)
using water to make shades of color more apparent
d)
using groups of people to show hierarchy in society
18.
Which of the following artistic styles developed during the Renaissance? Choose the correct answer.
a)
using chiaroscuro and other techniques to make work more realistic
b)
using marble to show the natural beauty of a subject
c)
using water to make shades of color more apparent
d)
using groups of people to show hierarchy in society
19.
Why did Dante and other Renaissance writers use the vernacular?
a)
It made their writing more accessible to readers.
b)
It encouraged readers to learn new languages.
c)
It made the church view their writing as a threat.
d)
It encouraged local leaders to read more books.
20.
How did humanists break with medieval thinkers over the acceptance of tradition and beliefs?
a)
Humanists questioned everything in order to form their own opinions.
b)
Humanists looked for answers by interpreting religious texts.
c)
Humanists relied on political leaders to provide guidance on questions of faith.
d)
Humanists incorporated ideas from different countries to find answers.
21.

The following quote is most likely from which renaissance writing? "Politics have no relation to morals."

a)

Machiavelli's The Prince

b)

Thomas More;s Utopia

c)

William Shakespeare's Henry VIII

d)

Martin Luther's 95 Theses

22.
Who was the English humanist whose Utopia depicted an imaginary place absent of war and corruption?
a)
Thomas More
b)
Erasums
c)
Christine de Pizan
d)
William Shakespeare
23.
Known for painting incredibly detailed portraits of the English royal family
a)
Hans Holbein the Younger
b)
Leonardo da Vinci
c)
Raphael Sanzio
d)
Michelangelo Buonarroti
24.

A true "Renaissance man;" known for the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper

a)

Leonardo da Vinci

b)

Hans Holbein the Younger

c)

Raphael Sanzio

d)

Michelangelo Buonarroti

25.
Known for his use of perspective; often used the Madonna and child as a subject
a)
Raphael Sanzio
b)
Hans Holbein the Younger
c)
Leonardo da Vinci
d)
Michelangelo Buonarroti
26.
Known for depicting the human body realistically; sculptures include the Pietà and David
a)
Michelangelo Buonarroti
b)
Hans Holbein the Younger
c)
Leonardo da Vinci
d)
Raphael Sanzio

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