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WorksheetsThe Renaissance Period
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 28mins
What does the word Renaissance mean?
a rebirth of interest in the arts, based on the classical period
a series of war between competing Italian city-states
a breakout of infectious diseases that wiped out millions of people
the migration of Italians to the New World
What was humanism?
a march of masses of people with
the intent to visit the birthplace of Jesus Christ
a way of thinking that balances religious faith with the individuality of humans
the practice of humans devoting all of their time to the practice of their religion , at the expense of all other activities
a worldwide movement to improve people's physical fitness during the 15th and 16th Centuries
What made the Italian City-States unique and important, compared to other European cities, during the Renaissance Period?
the city-states were self governing and conducted their own trade
the city-states were centrally located in Italy, in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea region, where people from all over Europe came to trade and do their banking
the city-states were able to establish guilds of craftsmen, who were talented in making a variety of goods
all of the above
Which of these was not true about the City of Florence during the Renaissance?
it was the center of banking in Europe
it was the home, at one time of Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo, as well as other artists
architecture and statuary flourished in the city
people who wished to practice Humanism were prohibited from doing so within the city's borders
What were some of the main goals of painters in Florence during the Renaissance period?
painters were trying to make their subjects in the paintings look flat and unemotional
painters were trying to make their backgrounds in the paintings look unrealistic
painters were trying to make their subjects look real, in lifelike poses, and show emotion
none of the above
Which artist sculpted the best known Renaissance Period statue of David?
Michelangelo
Leonardo Da Vinci
Raphael
Caravaggio
Which was a major reason for the cultural advancements during the Renaissance Period?
the gowth of trade and commerce
the rapid spread of diseases
the tall mountains and windy weather of the region
none of the above
Which family in Florence, had a profound impact on finance, as well as Renaissance art and culture, due to their great welath and power?
the Medici Family
the Vespucci Family
the David family
the Georgiano Family
Renaissance ideas were spread through trade (people doing business), travel (people going to new places), and education (people teaching new ideas and skills to each other). Which invention of the Renaissance Period helped most to psread ideas and discoveries?
long lasting oil paintings
the printing press with movable type metal letters
wooden ships
taller curch buildings with balconies overlooking the entire city
For which of these achievements is Renaissance artist/scientist/inventor Leonardo Da Vinci given credit?
developing the concept of the underwater diving suit
envisioning an early model of a parachute
designing war machines to attack enemy armies and defend soldiers
all of the above
The growth of the city of Florence was largely due to the support of the arts, money, lending, and trade. This gave rise to the use of coins for business transactions. The valuable coins used in Florence and throughout Europe had which name?
Goldies
Florins
Silver Circles
Leonardos
Who ruled Italian City-States?
Michelangelo
the Roman Catholic Church
Groups of guild members, called boards
Francesco Petrarch
From the City-State of Italy, where did Renaissance ideas spread?
to Greece
to the rest of Europe
to Rome
none of the above
What is the study of humanities?
a group of subjects that focus on human life and cultures
individualism
classical art
Italian city-states
Classical refers to?
human life
feudalism
the cultures of Ancient Greece & Rome
Italy
What changes occured that paved the way for Renaissance?
trade & commerce increased
cities grew larger & wealthier
newly wealthy merchants & bankers supported the growth of arts & learning
all of the above
Where did the Renaissance begin?
Greece
Italy
Rome
China
Some Italian City-States, such as Florence, were goverened by elected officials. What were they called?
Republics
Democracy
Socialism
Individualism
In theory, the power in Republics belonged to the people, but in reality, it often lay in the hands of?
Medici Family
The Roman Catholic Church
the King
rich merchants
Renaissance thinkers prized?
individualism
art
literature
trade & commerce
Humanists believed that people should?
join a guild
become a craftsman
submit to the church
question everything
What Italian humanist paid for his humanistic ideas by being burned at the stake?
Francesco of Petrarch
Giordano Bruno
Leonardo da vinci
none of the above
Why was trade & commerce increased during the Renaissance period?
feudalism
Italy's location
the birth of the Roman Catholic church
becuase of the Internet
Who was a famous humanist during the Renaissance?
Francesco Petrarch
Joan of Arc
Giordano Bruno
all of tvehe abo
Michelangelo was the greatest ever in all of history for what?
architecture (designer of buildings)
inventor of machines for work, travel, and war
paintings & sculptings
writings & literature
Which of these was a capability of Leonardo Da Vinci?
architect (designer of buildings)
artist (sculptor and painter)
inventor of machines for work, travel, and war
all of the above
