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10.1 & 10.2 WMA

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What new Renaissance artistic technique, partly revived from classical times, did Leonardo da Vinci use?

a)

focus on religious topics, as in his painting of The Last Supper

b)

two-dimensional views, as in his sketches of inventions

c)

angular style, as in his sketches of architectural buildings

d)

realism, as in his painting of the Mona Lisa

2.

What theme did Machiavelli address in his book The Prince?

a)

gaining and maintaining power

b)

developing multiple talents

c)

creating a just and peaceful society

d)

becoming ideal men and women

3.

Which statement BEST describes an artistic impact of the Italian Renaissance?

a)

Art moved away from realism and toward mystery.

b)

Art became more stylized to appeal to wealthy patron families.

c)

The use of perspective allowed more accurate representations.

d)

The use of religious themes in art diminished drastically.

4.

Why was the work of Andreas Vesalius so important to medicine?

a)

His studies of the human circulatory system correctly identified the heart as a pump that pushed blood through the human body.

b)

His work with ointments to prevent infection led the way for later discoveries in disease prevention.

c)

His book accurately describing human anatomy helped the research and discoveries of other medical scientists.

d)

His development of a more powerful microscope allowed scientists to see microorganisms for the first time.

5.

What new Renaissance artistic technique, partly revived from classical times, did Leonardo da Vinci use?

a)

realism, as in his painting of the Mona Lisa

b)

abstract expressionism

c)

cubism

d)

surrealism

6.

Which statement BEST describes an artistic impact of the Italian Renaissance?

a)

The use of perspective allowed more accurate representations.

b)

Art became more abstract and symbolic.

c)

Artists focused solely on religious themes.

d)

Sculpture became less popular.

7.

What was a major impact of the work of Johannes Gutenberg?

a)

An increase in literacy

b)

A decline in book production

c)

The rise of oral storytelling

d)

A decrease in education

8.

What purposes and themes were common to the writers Erasmus, More, and Rabelais?

a)

Humanism, education, and social reforms

b)

Exploration, conquest, and trade

c)

War, politics, and power

d)

Science, technology, and innovation

9.

What were some themes explored by the artist Jan van Eyck?

a)

Religious themes, townspeople, peasant life

b)

Mythology, heroism, and adventure

c)

Industrialization, urbanization, and progress

d)

Nature, wildlife, and landscapes

10.

Based on the text, which statement BEST describes William Shakespeare’s genius as a writer?

a)

He wrote only for the elite.

b)

He focused on historical events.

c)

He expressed universal themes in everyday settings.

d)

He used complex language that was hard to understand.

11.

Why was the work of Andreas Vesalius so important to medicine?

a)

His book accurately describing human anatomy helped the research and discoveries of other medical scientists.

b)

He discovered the circulation of blood.

c)

He invented the microscope.

d)

He developed the theory of evolution.

12.

Isaac Newton’s contributions to science are sometimes referred to as the “Newtonian Revolution” because he

a)

combined physics, mathematics, and astronomy to explain why the planets moved as they did.

b)

invented the telescope.

c)

discovered the law of conservation of energy.

d)

proposed the theory of relativity.

13.
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
14.
This painting by da Vinci shows the artistic concept that creates distance or depth.
a)
chiaroscuro
b)
sufmato
c)
perspective
d)
2D
15.
Humanism...
a)
emphasized the Bible
b)
leads to happier lives
c)
encourages people to learn Latin and Greek
d)
focuses on the potential of humans to achieve 
16.

(1469 - 1527) was born in Florence. He was a Renaissance political philosopher, statesman and writer. His most famous work was a book called The Prince, which was a guide for rulers on how to gain and keep power. 

a)
Niccolò Machiavelli
b)
Galileo Galilei
c)
Michelangelo
d)
Leonardo da Vinci
17.

Which of the following was the MOST profound effect of the printing press?

a)

Books became cheaper

b)

News spread

c)

Increased literacy rates

d)

Books could be produced in mass

18.

What did the invention of the printing press allow people to do?

a)

Afford books and articles that discussed new ideas

b)

Travel faster across Europe

c)

Build larger cities

d)

Grow more crops