WorksheetsUnit 4A: Renaissance
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following Italian city-states is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance?
a)
Florence
b)
London
c)
Ghent
d)
Paris
2.
What does the word "Renaissance" mean?
a)
Renewed
b)
Rebuilt
c)
Remade
d)
Rebirth
3.
A way of drawing people and things at a distance to make a painting look three dimensional is
a)
realism
b)
frescoe
c)
perspective
d)
chiaroscuro
4.
The Medici family were patrons, meaning they
a)
led an army.
b)
sponsored projects and art.
c)
copied classical books.
d)
worshipped in a church.
5.
Italian artist who also excelled in astronomy, engineering, and anatomy (Referred to as the Renaissance Man)
a)
Michelangelo
b)
Raphael
c)
Johann Guttenberg
d)
Leonardo da Vinci
6.
Which statement describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?
a)
The social structure became very rigid.
b)
Rebirth of Greek and Roman culture and ideas
c)
The political structure was disorganized.
d)
Humanism decreased in importance.
7.
What technological advancement is being described? -spread ideas quickly throughout Europe -literacy rates increased in many areas -people were able to read The Bible in their vernacular
a)
new navigational tools introduced
b)
invention of the printing press
c)
William Shakespeare.
d)
Michelangelo di Buonarroti Simoni.
8.
How did the humanists of the Renaissance differ from traditional medieval ideas?
a)
They had an interest in the spiritual life of people.
b)
They lacked interest in ancient Greek and Roman culture.
c)
They rejected traditional Christian principles.
d)
They emphasized the importance of the individual.
9.
Architectural evidence of Greek and Roman influence on buildings created during the Renaissance is seen where?(Choose 2)
a)
Il Duomo
b)
St. Peter's Basilica
c)
Coliseum
d)
Shinto shrines
10.
What does the quote below infer about a "Renaissance Man"?
a)
A Renaissance Man learns only what he has to
b)
A Renaissance Man already learned what he has to
c)
A Renaissance Man tries to learn as many things as he can
d)
A Renaissance Man teaches everyone else what to do
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