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WorksheetsOrigins of the Renaissance
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 4mins
Which civilizations inspired and influenced the artistic styles of the renaissance? (Choose 2)
Rome
Greece
Egypt
Mesopotamia
Which artists were known as a "Renaissance man" because they were so talented in so many areas?
Raphael
Donatello
Michelangelo
Leonardo da vinci
Who sculpted the statue, David?
Michelangelo
da Vinci
Donatello
Guttenberg
Which family was known for being "patrons" of the arts?
Medici
Donatello
Guttenberg
Da Vinci
Which Renaissance artist is known for the painting of the Sistine Chapel?
Raphael
Donatello
Michelangelo
da Vinci
Which factor most contributed to the start of the Renaissance in Italy?
Overproduction of crops resulting in the need for less farmers.
Wealthy families, like the Medici family, used their money to support the arts.
Kings and Queens forced people to participate in the arts.
The church required people to learn to read the bible.
Who invented the printing press?
Pope
Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo
Johannes Gutenberg
What did the invention of the printing press contribute to the Renaissance? (Choose all that apply)
It helped to spread religion because more Bibles were printed.
Books no longer had to be hand copied.
People had more access to books and more learned to read.
Helped to spread the ideas of the renaissance and reformation.
Which of the "Italian" city-states was know as the birthplace of the Renaissance?
Florence
Milan
Rome
Constantinople
Where did the Renaissance begin?
Poland
Italy
France
Byzantine Empire
This artist is known for paintings such as the Last Supper and Mona Lisa.
Da Vinci
Donatello
Michelangelo
Raphael
Who do you think had the biggest impact on the Renaissance?
Donatello
Michaelangelo
Raphael
Leonardo
Shakespeare
