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WorksheetsThe Renaissance Mr. Barth Review 2023
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 43mins
Which of the following italian city-states is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance?
Genoa
Venice
Florence
Milan
What governing family was known as the largest patrons of the arts produced in Florence, Italy?
The Medicine family
The Michelangelo family
The Medici family
Who is considered to be the most important multi-talented "Renaissance Man?"
Niccolo Machiavelli
Michelangelo
Leonardo da Vinci
Johannes Gutenberg
"It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both."
Which Renaissance author was responsible for this quote?
Leonardo da Vinci
Niccolo Machiavelli
Thomas More
Johannes Gutenberg
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo
Botticelli
Machiavelli
Who is a wealthy person that supports an artist?
merchant
banker
patron
king
How did the Medici family become wealthy?
patrons
weavers
bankers
weavers
Renaissance artist who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel ceiling and sculpted the marble David.
Jan van Eyck
Michelangelo
Machiavelli
Leonardo da Vinci
Renaissance writer who said "the end justifies the means," do good if possible, evil if necessary.
Charlemagne
William the Conqueror
Machiavelli
Petrarch
What does the term "renaissance" mean?
reunion
rebirth
reinforce
reassurance
When did the Renaissance occur?
It began in 1776.
Between 1920 and 1960.
It started in the 1300s and ended in the 1600s.
After the end of World War I in 1918.
Which Renaissance artist is known for the painting portrayed here?
Dante Alighieri
the artist is unknown
Gutenberg
Leonardo Da Vinci
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of the Renaissance?
Equality for women
Greek/Roman Influence
Humanism
Celebration of Secular Achievements
What is the name of this painting?
The School of Athens
The Renaissance Alive
Man in Action
Day in Greece
If someone is devious and ruthless, especially in politics, they might be called
Antagonistic
Philosophical
Belligerent
Machiavellian
Which Renaissance masterpiece is pictured here and who sculpted it?
The Pieta by Michelangelo
Madonna and Child by Berlinghieri
The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci
The School of Athens by Raphael
Where did the Renaissance began?
England
Germany
France
Italy
What is the period from the fourteenth through the sixteenth century in which Europe experienced a widespread revival of learning and a flowering of the arts?
Reformation
Revival
Renaissance
Renewal
Rapture
The word renaissance is French for what English word?
Rebirth
Revival
Renewal
Refreshment
Rapture
What new course of study, also known as the liberal arts, became popular in Europe during the Renaissance?
Scholasticism
Classicism
Lyricism
Humanities
Which of the following is not a reason that Italy led the Renaissance?
The Italians though of themselves as Romans and as linked to the ancient Roman Empire
The Italians broke from the influence of the church first
The Italian cities controlled the Mediterranean trade routes
The Italian cities used their wealth to commission artists
Which of the following is not a reason that Italy led the Renaissance?
The Italians though of themselves as Romans and as linked to the ancient Roman Empire
The Italians broke from the influence of the church first
The Italian cities controlled the Mediterranean trade routes
The Italian cities used their wealth to commission artists
The most famous Renaissance patrons were members of which family?
da Vinci Family
Medici Family
Machiavelli Family
Savonarola Family
Donatello Family
In the fourteenth century, Florentine writers' study of the classics stirred a rebirth of . . .
learning in Europe
religion in Europe
politics in Europe
painting in Europe
Who wrote a book of manners?
Geoffrey Chaucer
Erasmus
Jan van Eyck
Johanas Gutenburg
Baldassarre Castiglione
Which three of the following Renaissance artists exemplify the best of the High Renaissance?
Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Titian
Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael
Michelangelo, Raphael, and Titian
Leonardo, Raphael, and Titian
Which painter was famous for his paintings of sweet-faced Madonnas?
Raphael
Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo
Lorenzo Ghiberti
Tintoretto
What Italian city, because of its beauty, pride, and wealth, became known as the Queen of the Adriatic?
Florence
Milan
Rome
Venice
Avignon
Which ruler of Florence was one of the leading patrons of the arts?
Donato Bramante
Lorenzo de Medici
Josquin des Prez
Palestrina
Tintoretto
Who was the Father of Humanism?
Petrarch
Erasmus
Jan van Eyck
Johanas Gutenburg
Baldassarre Castiglione
Which humanist wrote that a successful ruler uses force when necessary, for "it is much safer to be feared than loved"?
Sir Thomas More
Pieter Brueghel
Jan Van Eyck
Niccolò Machiavelli
Albrecht Durer
Who was the most versatile man of the Renaissance?
Sir Thomas More
Girolamo Savonarola
Leonardo da Vinci
Niccolò Machiavelli
William Shakespeare
Match the description to the person
Painted The School of Athens
Giotto di Bondone
Masaccio
Raphael
Leonardo da Vinci
Sandro Botticelli
What was Niccolò Machiavelli's main argument in his work The Prince?
A ruler should do whatever is necessary to maintain power.
A ruler should follow all of the teachings of the Catholic Church.
A ruler should make his subjects as happy as possible.
A ruler should strive to maintain equality and fairness.
Secular
Concerned with worldly rather than spiritual matters
focus on human potential and achievement
Art technique that recreates three dimensions
Use of Native Language instead of classical Latin
Who wrote The Book of the Courtier, which told people how to be ideal upper class men and women?
Machiavelli
Shakespeare
Castiglone
Michelangelo
Which do you think is the best example of a "Renaissance Man"?
Joe paints portraits, loves calculus, writes articles on anatomy, and is an expert gardener.
John is an expert in computer science and can program any type of computer.
Jeb is great at almost every sport--basketball, football, soccer, and tennis.
Jethro is a fantastic writer and writes not only poetry but also essays and novels.
The fact that the School of "Athens" painting features Plato and Aristotle, and Greek and Roman architecture is an example of....
Cynicism
Classicism
Individualism
Polytheism
What events brought luxury goods to Europe from Asia?
Crusades
World Wars
Triangle Trade
Columbian Exchange
Which of the following is not a reason why the Renaissance began in the city-states of modern day Italy?
Classical texts were brought back by Christians fleeing from the destruction of Constantinople
The increased number of universities in Europe
The increased wealth of the city-states
The increased trade from the Middle East
What was the Renaissance?
rebirth of classical culture, ideas and information
revival of classical culture, ideas and information
revolt against classical culture, ideas and information
rebellion against classical culture, ideas and information
What was the central idea/philosophy of the Renaissance?
Socialism
Humanism
Individualism
Secularism
During the Renaissance, what was referred to as classical information?
Information from ancient India and Egypt
Information from ancient India and Greece
Information from ancient Egypt and Rome
Information from ancient Greece and Rome
Who was known as the Father of Humanism?
Petrarch
Leonardo da Vinci
William Shakespeare
Martin Luther
What was humanism during the Renaissancce?
a philosophy that focused on the adventure and promoted exploration
a philosophy that focused on wealth and promoted financial gain
a philosophy that focused on the individual and promoted being well-rounded
a philosophy that focused on religion and promoted being obedient
Which of the following would not be a Humanism idea that challenge the Catholic Church?
People questioned the authority of the Catholic Church
People focused on themselves as a person and less on the church
Everyday life was emphasized instead of the afterlife
The afterlife was emphasized instead of everyday life
In Spain, what language is the vernacular?
Latn
Spanish
English
Italian
The de Medici family spent a lot of money to have beautiful works of art made. What term defines this type of investment?
patron
partner
investor
banker
Because of the main philosophy of the Renaissance, there was a rise in secularism. What is secularism?
the separation of the government and religion
a government ruled with both political and religious ideas
a government ruled by both military and religious ideas
the separation of the government and the military
What was The Prince about?
a satire about society and the abuses of the Catholic Church
a perfect society in which people share a common culture and way of life
ethics, government and how to keep political power
two young lovers from feuding families
Who wrote The Prince
Sir Thomas More
Michelangelo
Niccolo Machiavelli
John Wycliffe
What painting technique first used during the Renaissance made a 2 dimensional object 3-dimensional?
perseverance
perspective
persuasion
peripheral
Which artist created this work of art?
Albrecht Durer
Michelangelo
Raphael
Leonardo da Vinci
Which artist created this work of art?
Albrecht Durer
Michelangelo
Raphael
Leonardo da Vinci
Which artist created this work of art?
Albrecht Durer
Michelangelo
Raphael
Leonardo da Vinci
Which artist created this work of art?
Albrecht Durer
Michelangelo
Raphael
Leonardo da Vinci
Which artist created this work of art?
Albrecht Durer
Michelangelo
Raphael
Leonardo da Vinci
Which Renaissance artist is known for using perspective in his paintings?
Leonardo da Vinci
Raphael
Petrarch
Michelangelo
Leonardo da Vinci had many interests and talents like painting, science, inventing and architecture. What term refer to this type of man?
Renaissance Man
Well-Rounded Man
Jack of all Trades Man
Overachieving Man
How does the geographic location of Italy make it the perfect trading place?
It is located in the middle of the Mediterranean near natural trade routes.
It is protected on all sides by high mountains.
The waters around it are filled with dolphins who were eager to help Italians carry their trade goods all over Europe.
It is near Greece.
What was the main focus of Renaissance art?
A. Religious themes
B. Humanism and realism
C. Abstract concepts
D. Nature and landscapes
Which is a characteristic of Renaissance art?
A. Lack of perspective
B. Use of bright, unrealistic colors
C. Emphasis on symmetry and balance
D. Absence of religious themes
What was the main focus of art during the Middle Ages?
Glorifying God
Humanism
Scientific concepts
Political ideologies
