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Humanism and Renaissance

Total questions: 69

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who proposed the Heliocentric model?

a)

Galileo Galilei

b)

Leonardo Da Vinci

c)

Nicolaus Copernicus

d)

Albert Einstein

2.

Who invented the printing press?

a)

Durer

b)

Luther

c)

Johannes Gutenberg

d)

Antonio de Nebrija

3.

Anthropocentrism

a)

Considered God the centre of the universe

b)

Considered man the centre of the universe

4.

Who painted the Last Supper?

a)

Filippo Brunelleschi

b)

Tiziano

c)

Durer

d)

Leonardo Da Vinci

5.
What was the Renaissance?
a)
a rebirth of Mesopotamian culture
b)
a rebirth of Greek and Egyptian culture
c)
a rebirth of Roman and Harrapan culture
d)
a rebirth of Greek and Roman culture
6.

How did Gutenberg's printing press impact Europe?

a)

It decreased literacy throughout Europe.

b)

It allowed more books to be printed.

c)

It allowed for more men to train and join the priesthood.

d)

It decreased the production of navigational maps.

7.

Which ancient classical civilization was an important influence on the Renaissance humanists?

a)

river valley civilizations

b)

Mesoamerican and North American civilizations

c)

Greek and Roman civilizations

d)

feudalism

8.

Humanists believe...

a)

reason provides the best method for understanding the universe.

b)

religion is needed for a complete understanding of the universe.

9.

What is Humanism?

a)

A religion

b)

A philosophy or worldview that favours reason and logic over superstition or faith

c)

A code of conduct to follow in life

10.
Which of the following was the first printed/published book?
a)
Encyclopedia Britannica
b)
The Bible
c)
Webster's Dictionary
d)
The Epic of Gildamesh
11.

What did the printing press do? Select all that apply.

a)

Allowed for the faster spread of knowledge.

b)

More people learned to read.

c)

People were able to buy the printing press.

d)

It was able to make paper.

12.

What was the importance of the Printing Press?

a)

It saved animals.

b)

It made work harder.

c)

Before, books were written by hand. This took a long time. The new press could produce 300 pages in a single day.

d)

It caused people to hate reading.

13.

True or False: Interest in classical culture decreased during the Renaissance.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Which of the following subjects would a Humanist find interesting?Select all that apply.

a)

Learning languages like Spanish, French, and Italian

b)

History of Ancient Rome and Anciet Greece

c)

Astronomy

d)

Learning Musical Instruments

15.

Humanism was...

a)

a historical movement that began in France in the 15th century.

b)

...a cultural movement that began in Spain in the 16th century.

c)

...a cultural movement that began in Italy in the 15th century.

d)

...a historial movement that began in Italy in the 16th century.

16.

Intelectuals and artists were supported by (a)   , who offered economic support.

17.

Humanism had no interest in scientific and technological progress.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Which was the name of the invention that contributed the most to the spread of humanism?

(a)  

19.

What event marks the beginning of the Early Modern Age?

a)

The discovery of America

b)

The invasion of Rome

c)

The French Revolution

20.

What are the main pilars of humanist philosophy?

a)

Theocentrism and by the use of the vernacular languages.

b)

Anthropocentrism and a renewed interest in classical culture.

c)

Optimism, a renewed interest in classical culture and the use of Latin.

21.

In which phase of the Renaissance did the Italian capital become the most important style centre?

a)

Trecento

b)

Cinquecento

c)

Quattrocento

22.

What types of civil buildings were important in the Renaissance?

a)

Religious buildings

b)

Religious and civil buildings

c)

Civil buildings

23.

What classical architectural features regained popularity in the Renaissance?

a)

Greek style columns, pointed arched, coffered ceilings.

b)

Geometric decoration, semicircular arches, ostentatious decoration.

c)

Triangular pediments, domes, classical columns.

24.

What is idealism in art?

a)

Representing reality as it is.

b)

Attempting to represent a perfect beauty.

c)

To believe that art itself is the end result.

25.

What skills did they use to represent perspective?

a)

Using linear perspective for backgrounds.

b)

Using linear perspective for foregrounds.

c)

Using linear perspective, hierarchical and aerial perspectives.

26.

The term "Renaissance" means-

a)

Turning away from God and pursuing human-centered interests and ideas

b)

Studying lost languages like Latin, Greek, and Sanskrit

c)

The "rebirth" of Classical culture , particulary Roman and Greek ones.

27.

Renaissance artist tried to represent the correct proportions and perspective to give their work depth.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

Renaissance artists enjoyed great social prestige, that is the reason why they didn't sign their work.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

The Renaissance is divided in 2 main periods, that are....

a)

Doscento and trescento

b)

Quattrocento and Cinquecento

c)

Quattrocento and Novecento

d)

Quattrocento and Seicento

30.

What is this?

a)

THE VILLA ROTONDA. (PALLADIO)

b)

Florence Cathedral. (Filippo Brunelleschi)

c)

SANTA MARIA NOVELLA

(LEON BATTISTA ALBERTI)

d)

SAINT PETER’S BASILICA (SAN PEDRO DEL VATICANO)

MIGUEL ANGEL, BRAMANTE, BERNINI

e)

CHURCH OF SAN PIETRO IN MONTORIO

(BRAMANTE)

31.

What is this?

a)

THE VILLA ROTONDA. (PALLADIO)

b)

Florence Cathedral. (Filippo Brunelleschi)

c)

SANTA MARIA NOVELLA

(LEON BATTISTA ALBERTI)

d)

SAINT PETER’S BASILICA (SAN PEDRO DEL VATICANO)

MIGUEL ANGEL, BRAMANTE, BERNINI

e)

CHURCH OF SAN PIETRO IN MONTORIO

(BRAMANTE)

32.

What is this?

a)

THE VILLA ROTONDA. (PALLADIO)

b)

Florence Cathedral. (Filippo Brunelleschi)

c)

SANTA MARIA NOVELLA

(LEON BATTISTA ALBERTI)

d)

SAINT PETER’S BASILICA (SAN PEDRO DEL VATICANO)

MIGUEL ANGEL, BRAMANTE, BERNINI

e)

CHURCH OF SAN PIETRO IN MONTORIO

(BRAMANTE)

33.

What is this?

a)

THE VILLA ROTONDA. (PALLADIO)

b)

Florence Cathedral. (Filippo Brunelleschi)

c)

SANTA MARIA NOVELLA

(LEON BATTISTA ALBERTI)

d)

SAINT PETER’S BASILICA (SAN PEDRO DEL VATICANO)

MIGUEL ANGEL, BRAMANTE, BERNINI

e)

CHURCH OF SAN PIETRO IN MONTORIO

(BRAMANTE)

34.

What is this?

a)

MOSES

(Michelangelo)

b)

DAVID

(Michelangelo)

c)

DAVID

(Donatello)

d)

DAVID

(Bramante)

35.

What is this?

a)

MOSES

(Michelangelo)

b)

DAVID

(Michelangelo)

c)

DAVID

(Donatello)

d)

DAVID

(Bramante)

36.

What is this?

a)

PIETÁ

(BOTICELLI)

b)

PIETÁ

(MICHELANGELO)

c)

PIETÁ

(Donatello)

d)

PIETÁ

(Bramante)

37.
a)

The last supper (Michelangelo)

b)

The last supper (Da Vinci)

c)

Last Judgement (Michelangelo)

d)

Last Judgement (Da Vinci)

38.
a)

Creation of Adam (Michelangelo)

b)

Creation of Adam (Da Vinci)

c)

Last Judgement (Michelangelo)

d)

Last Judgement (Da Vinci)

39.
a)

The School of Athens

(Tiziano)

b)

The School of Athens

(Raphael)

c)

The School of Athens

(Da Vinci)

d)

The School of Athens

(Donatello)

40.
a)

The Birth of Venus

(Da Vinci)

b)

The Birth of Venus

(Raphael)

c)

The Birth of Venus

(Michelangelo)

d)

The Birth of Venus

(Boticelli)

41.

Which of the following features did Renaissance use?

a)

Semi-circular arches

b)

Columns with classical orders

c)

All options are correct

42.
What is the artistic technique that is used to show depth and distance on a flat surface?
a)
realism
b)
perspective
c)
idealism
d)
distancism
43.
Who is the creator of this sculpture? 
a)
Michelango
b)
Raphael
c)
Leonardo da Vinci
d)
Donatello
44.

Where did the Renaissance BEGIN?

a)

Italy

b)

France

c)

Spain

d)

Germany

45.

Which three artists were part of the Cinquecento

a)

Donatello

b)

Leonardo da Vinci

c)

Michelangelo

d)

Raphael

46.

When did the Renaissance take place?

a)

15-16th centuries

b)

15-17th centuries

c)

12-13th centuries

d)

14-15th centuries

47.

The title of this work of art is?

a)

School of Athens

b)

Last Judgment

c)

Last Supper

d)

Sistine Chapel

48.
Italian artist who also excelled in astronomy, engineering, and anatomy 
a)
Michelangelo
b)
Raphael
c)
Johann Guttenberg
d)
Leonardo da Vinci
49.
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
a)
Michelangelo
b)
Boticceli
c)
Leonardo da Vinci
d)
Donatello
50.

Where did the Renaissance develop in the Quattrocento?

a)

Florence

b)

Rome

c)

Seville

d)

Paris

51.

Who built the dome of Florence?

a)

Alberti

b)

Brunelleschi

c)

Michelangelo

d)

Andrea Palladio

52.

Artists could dedicate exclusively to creation because they were supported by patrons such as... ( Select all that apply)

a)

The Medici

b)

The Buonarotti

c)

The Draghi

d)

The Popes

53.

Which ones of the following artists belong to "Quattrocento"?

a)

Michelangelo

b)

Brunelleschi

c)

Alberti

d)

Leonardo

e)

Donatello

54.

Which ones of the following artists were sculptors?

a)

Brunelleschi

b)

Donatello

c)

Ghiberti

d)

Fra Angelico

e)

Botticelli

55.

Which ones of the following artists belong to "Cinquecento"?

a)

Michelangelo

b)

Raphael

c)

Alberti

d)

Leonardo

e)

Donatello

56.

Which ones of the following artworks belonged to Michelangelo?

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
57.

Which one of the following paintings was made by Raphael?

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
58.

The Quattrocento develop in the 14th century.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

The Cinquecento developed in the 16th century.

a)

True

b)

False

60.

what is the technique used in this painting?

a)

Sfumato

b)

Foreshortening

c)

Chiaroscuro

61.

what is the technique used in this painting?

a)

Sfumato

b)

Foreshortening

c)

Chiaroscuro

62.

Who among the figures of the Renaissance is considered to exemplify the true 'Renaissance Man'?

a)

Machiavelli

b)

Michelangelo

c)

da Vinci

d)

Gutenberg

63.

He proposed a new model of social organisation in his book UTOPIA published in 1516.

(a)  

64.

He wrote the PRAISE OF FOLLY which is considered the best representation of CHRISTIAN HUMANISM.

(a)  

65.

This movement focused on the potential of the individual.

a)

Renaissance

b)

Classical

c)

Humanism

d)

Perspective

66.

This concept refers to a revival in the arts and literature.

a)

Middle Ages

b)

Renaissance

c)

Reformation

d)

Scientific Revolution

67.

Which of the following best reflects the worldview during the Italian Renaissance?

a)

If you strictly focus on the teachings of the Roman Catholic church, you will know the meaning of life and how to make discoveries in other parts of the world.

b)

Look to the Middle Ages for solutions on solving problems.

c)

It is not necessary to get involved in government. You must trust that the rulers are making the correct decisions.

d)

People can use the power of reason and thinking to discover knowledge about themselves and society.

68.
OPPOSED TO ANTHROPOCENTRISM
4 lines
69.

Opposed to GEOCENTRIC

(a)  

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