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Renaissance Test Extra Credit

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 1hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Cosimo di Medici was a patron, meaning he was someone who...

a)

led an army.

b)

sponsored projects.

c)

copied classical books.

d)

worshipped in a church.

2.

Which Renaissance humanist tried to stress the importance of living a Christian life and seeking knowledge?

a)

Thomas Aquinas

b)

Cosimo di Medici

c)

Pope Martin V

d)

Leonardo di Vinci

3.
Which of the following words describe the art of the Middle Ages?
a)
realistic
b)
three-dimensional
c)
religious
d)
not religious
4.
What is humanism?
a)
the study of Christianity
b)
the study of the Bible
c)
the new interest in religious artwork
d)
the study of humans
5.
Which of the following people was an artist, scientist, inventor, and philosopher?
a)
Leonardo da Vinci
b)
William Shakespeare
c)
Miguel de Cervantes
d)
Dante Aligheri
6.
Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
a)
Cervantes
b)
Machiavelli
c)
da Vinci
d)
Michelangelo
7.
Who was the most important English playwright?
a)
William Shakespeare
b)
Leonardo da Vinci
c)
Niccolo Machiavelli
d)
King Richard I
8.
How did Renaissance writers like Dante, Cervantes, and Shakespeare influence later writers?
a)
by writing in Latin
b)
by creating the first newspapers
c)
by writing the Bible
d)
by writing in the common lanugage
9.
What invention helped spread Renaissance ideas around Europe?
a)
the cotton gin
b)
the printing press
c)
the steam engine
d)
the typewriter
10.
Who invented the printing press?
a)
Martin Luther
b)
King Henry VIII
c)
Johann Gutenberg
d)
George Washington
11.

What was the Renaissance a rebirth of?

a)

Christian devotion

b)

classical art and learning

c)

chivalry and tournaments

d)

good health after the plague

12.

Which two cultures make up the Classical style?

a)

France and England

b)

Greece and Rome

c)

China and Japan

d)

Mali and Incan

13.

What is a patron?

a)

A wealthy artist

b)

A wealthy supporter of artists

c)

A poor artist

d)

A wealthy merchant

14.

What time period is this art from?

a)

Classical

b)

Medieval

c)

Renaissance

15.

What do humanists best think of human potential in the Renaissance?

a)

Humans cannot do anything

b)

God is responsible for everything

c)

Humans are capable of anything and everything

d)

Humans are best served for farmwork

16.

How did people in the Renaissance and later on view education after the Renaissance?

a)

Education was more important than ever

b)

Education was less important than ever

c)

Education is the same as ever

d)

None of the other choices

17.

Who is the father of Humanism?

a)

Petrarch

b)

Erasmus

c)

Dante

d)

2Pac

18.

Which time period is this art from?

a)

Classical

b)

Renaissance

c)

Medieval

19.
The view that religion did not need to be at the center of human affairs was called...
a)
Humanism
b)
Secularism
c)
Classicism
d)
Individualism
20.

Which Renaissance figure was an artist, scientist, and inventor?

a)

Albrecht Durer

b)

Johannes Gutenberg

c)

Leonardo da Vinci

d)

Martin Luther

21.
Which statement best explains how widespread use of the printing press changed European society?
a)
It reduced conflict between political and religious leaders. 
b)
It raised artists and scientists from the middle class into the upper class.
c)
It gave a large number of people access to scientific and literacy knowledge.
d)
It led to revolutionary movements among poor peasants and industrial workers. 
22.
Which change was an outcome of the Renaissance? 
a)
The political and religious unification of Europe. 
b)
Advancements in European art and science.
c)
The outbreak of civil wars throughout Europe.
d)
Industrialization of the European economy. 
23.
The word 'Renaissance' comes from the French word meaning what?
a)
Awaken
b)
Rebirth
c)
Redo
d)
Renewal
24.
The two classical societies that Renaissance people looked to at this time were...
a)
Greece and Rome
b)
Incas and Aztecs
c)
Egyptians and Sumerians
d)
China and Japan
25.
What is the everyday language spoken by most of the people in an area?
a)
Dominant language
b)
Vernacular
c)
Dialect
d)
Range
26.

What new technique of painting came around at this time that made images feel more life-like and gave them more depth?

a)

Graffiti

b)

Linear Perspective

c)

Mural Paintings

d)

None of these

27.

Who is the artist responsible for painting the Sistine Chapel and sculpting the statue of David?

a)

Leonardo da Vinci

b)

Donatello

c)

Michelangelo

d)

Van Gogh

28.
What is the name of the family from Florence who controlled banks and sponsored many popular artists during the Renaissance?
a)
Tudors
b)
Medicis
c)
Calvins
d)
Martins
29.

Which of these accurately explains a difference between medieval art and Renaissance art?

a)

Renaissance art had less depth and emotion than medieval art.

b)

Medieval art used real humans as models and portrayed more emotion than Renaissance art.

c)

Medieval art was flat and lacked emotion, unlike Renaissance art.

d)

Renaissance art was based only on religious themes, unlike medieval art.

30.
Where were most universities during the Renaissance?
a)
Italy
b)
France
c)
Germany
d)
Spain
31.
What book was the first one printed by Gutenberg?
a)
The Bible
b)
Koran
c)
Torah
d)
3 Blind Mice
32.
Which famous poet from Florence wrote "The Divine Comedy?" 
a)
Dante
b)
Michaelangelo
c)
Rafael
d)
Shakespeare
33.

Which Renaissance artist was famous for painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and creating a sculpture of The David.

a)

Michaelangelo

b)

Rafael

c)

Leonardo

d)

Donatello

34.
How did MOST city states attain their wealth? 
a)
Cloth Creation
b)
Banking
c)
Trade
d)
Ship Building
35.
In which country did the Renaissance begin? 
a)
Italy
b)
France
c)
England
d)
America
36.
The head of state in Venice is known as the: 
a)
Doge
b)
Doeg
c)
Doggy
d)
Dough
37.
Which city-state was the wealthiest? 
a)
Venice
b)
Florence
38.
Which Italian city is farthest north? 
a)
Venice 
b)
Rome 
c)
Florence
39.
Which Italian city is most central? 
a)
Venice
b)
Florence
c)
Rome
40.
After the Middle Ages came the ___________, a time of advances in the arts, education, and science. 
a)
Black Death
b)
Crusades
c)
Humanism
d)
Renaissance
41.

How did life change for peasants after the Black Death?

a)

there was an increase in Christianity

b)

most peasants had less freedom but had to do a lot more work

c)

most left their lord’s manor and charged high rates for their labor

d)

there was an increase in the population

42.
The birthplace of the Renaissance was...
a)
Florence
b)
Milan
c)
Rome
d)
Venice 
43.
I am a poet and philosopher. I am known as the "Father of Humanism". Who am I?
a)
More 
b)
Cervantes
c)
van Eyck
d)
Petrarch 
44.
Both classical (Greek and Roman) statues and renaissance statues 
a)
were cast of iron
b)
were made of fresco
c)
had realistic and lifelike poses
d)
were always religious in nature
45.
______________ art was flat with rigid, emotionless figures, while ______________ art had full backgrounds with figures that showed emotion and detail.
a)
Renaissance, Medieval
b)
Renaissance, Classical
c)
Classical, Medieval
d)
Medieval, Renaissance
46.
This painting by da Vinci shows the artistic concept that creates distance or depth.
a)
chiaroscuro
b)
sufmato
c)
perspective
d)
2D
47.
I am an English actor and poet. I was born in 1564. I wrote many plays including Romeo and Juliet. Who am I?
a)
da Vinci
b)
Aligheri
c)
Gutenberg
d)
Shakespeare
48.

I am one of the first painters to use oil and I am known for the very fine details in my work.

a)

Holbein

b)

van Eyck

c)

Dürer

d)

Cervantes

49.
I am a Spanish author. My most famous work is Don Quioxte. Who am I?
a)
Cervantes
b)
Donatello
c)
Michelangelo
d)
Quioxte
50.

I am an Italian artist and inventor.

I excelled in painting, sculpting, astronomy, engineering, and anatomy.

I am a true Renaissance man.

Who am I?

a)

Michelangelo

b)

Raphael

c)

Johann Guttenberg

d)

Leonardo da Vinci

51.

I created a 14' tall marble statue of David and painted the Sistine Chapel. Who am I?

a)

Michelangelo

b)

Albrecht Durer

c)

Miguel Cervantes

d)

Leonardo DaVinci

52.

I created a life size, bronze statue that depicts David after he slayed Goliath. Who am I?

a)

Donatello

b)

Michelangelo

c)

da Vinci

d)

Shakespeare

53.

Describe the political, economic, and social conditions which contributed to the birth of the Renaissance in Italy.


Politically Italy was divided into numerous ___________ each ruled by by its own unique system of government. In reality most were run by rich and powerful families. Often times feuds and rivalries developed between these ______ (same word) spurring competition in regards to achievement.

(a)  

54.

Describe the political, economic, and social conditions which contributed to the birth of the Renaissance in Italy.


Economically Italy was very affluent due its thriving international ______ with Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Business and ______(same word) created vast wealth for many who were quick to become patrons as a way of showing off their prosperity and power.

(a)  

55.

Describe the political, economic, and social conditions which contributed to the birth of the Renaissance in Italy.


Socially, Italy was far more geographically (a)   and willing to embrace new ideas.

56.

Identify: Who


Rulers of Florence

Most famous Patrons of the Renaissance

Quasi—Mafia like

(a)  

57.

Identify: Who


Italian political philosopher

Wrote the “The Prince” -a handbook for rulers

"The end justifies the mean"

"Better to be feared than loved"

(a)  

58.

Identify: Who


Dutch Scholar and a Priest

“In Praise of Folly”

Used humor to get people thinking…especially about the Church

(a)  

59.

Identify: Who


Italian architect and engineer

Brought back the dome

“Dome of Florence”

(a)  

60.

Identify: Who


Rival of Michelangelo

“School of Athens”

Madonnas

(a)  

61.

Identify: Who


Flemish/Dutch

Detail & Symbolism

Oil paints

(a)  

62.

Two reasons why the Medici family was important to the Florentine Renaissance:

a)

They sponsored artists

b)

They were elected Kings and leaders

c)

They ruled society with a powerful military

d)

They promoted learning and arts

63.

Two positive consequences of the Renaissance

a)

People realized the church was no longer important in their lives

b)

Interests in literature and ancient language spread

c)

Education was more widely available

d)

Everyone in society became wealthy and well educated

64.

What were the three works Renaissance Period poet and playwright William Shakespeare is said to have written?

a)

Works of comedy and tragedy

b)

Romeo and Juliet

c)

Poems called sonnets

d)

Lyrics to songs

e)

All of the above

65.

Most great artists of the Renaissance Period were (a)   who studied under a master artist to learn techniques in their early careers.

66.

Select the answers that contributed to the growth of the Renaissance. (you must get them all correct)

a)

Exploration and Colonization

b)

Bubonic Plague

c)

Reopening the Silk Road

d)

Crusades

e)

the Great Schism

67.

Venice's canals were significant because...

a)

they helped create a culture of ship building and maritime trade.

b)

they were built by the Romans, and have been maintained since.

c)

they were naturally occurring, and did not need to be dug.

d)

they helped defend Venice from Muslim attack.

68.

Which of the following is untrue about banks?

a)

Banks were widely used after the Black Death.

b)

Banks were used to store and loan money.

c)

Banks helped make Florence and the Medici wealthy.

d)

Banks were run by the Catholic Church.

69.

Humanists likely would have encouraged people to study which two fields?

a)

Classical Literature

b)

Religious History

c)

Christian Literature

d)

Biology and Chemistry

70.
What two themes can be seen in most of Botticelli's paintings?
a)
Christianity and Mythology
b)
Islam and Judaism
c)
Hinduism and Buddhism
d)
Shinto and Daoism
71.
What famous Renaissance building is this?
a)
Il Duomo-Florence Cathedral
b)
St. Peter's Basilica
c)
Cathedral of Notre Dame 
d)
Salisbury Cathedral
72.
What famous Renaissance building is this?
a)
Il Duomo- Florence Cathedral
b)
St. Peter's Basilica
c)
Cathedral of Notre Dame
d)
Salisbury Cathedral
73.
What is the name of this painting?
a)
The Birth of Venus
b)
The Last Supper
c)
Pallas and the Centaur
d)
The Sistine Chapel
74.

Merchants inherited their social rank from their families.

a)

True

b)

False

75.

The Renaissance eventually spread from Italy to the rest of Europe.

a)

True

b)

False

76.

Fresco is...

a)

Painting on dry plaster

b)

A very refreshing lemon-lime soda

c)

Painting on wet plaster

d)

All of the above

77.

Why were the cities of Milan, Florence, Genoa and Venice important?

a)

these cities were centers of learning during the Middle Ages

b)

These cities produced wine, glass and silk

c)

These were major trade cities that started the Renaissance

d)

These cities were located near the Silk Road

78.
Which of the following is a synonym best used to describe the word "secular"
a)
Worldly
b)
Religious
c)
Chivalry
d)
Rebirth
79.
Reopening of the "Silk Road" primarily allowed which of the following events to occur?
a)
the immigration of Chinese throughout Asia
b)
the increase of trade and spread of new ideas
c)
the spread of diseases to Europe
d)
allowed for quicker travel from China to Europe
80.

Architect who designed the self supporting dome in Florence, Italy

a)

Botticelli

b)

Pieter Bruegel

c)

Filippo Brunelleschi

81.

Advantages of Johannes Gutenberg's printing press include all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

Cheaper book prices

b)

More books written in vernacular - language of the people

c)

Increase in church power

d)

Rapid spread of knowledge and ideas

82.

Medieval or Renaissance?

a)

Medieval

b)

Renaissance

83.

Renaissance or Medieval

a)

Renaissance

b)

Medieval

84.

Medieval or Renaissance

a)

Medieval

b)

Renaissance

85.

Renaissance featured a rebirth in:

a)

Art

b)

Writing

c)

Architecture

d)

Learning

e)

All of the above

86.

Marco Polo was an explorer and writer. Both roles led to increase trade with Italy because...

a)

he traveled to Africa and people found his stories interesting.

b)

his journey to China opened the way for trade along the Silk Road and his book made people want to buy Chinese goods.

c)

his voyages to the new world were dangerous and people were entertained by his book

d)

he followed the Crusaders to the Holy Land and lived to tell the story

87.

Which picture represents the origins of the Renaissance?

a)
b)
c)
d)
88.

At the beginning of the Renaissance people were...

a)

moving to cities to live

b)

spending more time in the courntry

c)

farming more

d)

moving to the country to live

89.

Peasants financed Renaissance Art.

a)

True

b)

False

90.

Explain the changes that took place as Europe moved from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance Period. You must use complete sentences and explain the changes between these two time periods with at least 4 facts/examples of change.

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