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Study Guide: The Renaissance

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does 'cultural' mean?

a)

of or relating to fine arts.

b)

a style of painting.

c)

a form of art that uses digital technology.

d)

a movement in art and architecture.

2.

What does 'Renaissance' mean?

a)

Rebirth

b)

Revolution

c)

Reform

d)

Revival

3.

What does 'revolutionary' mean?

a)

Causing or relating to great change

b)

A type of government

c)

A historical event

d)

A peaceful protest

4.

What does 'patron' mean?

a)

A person who gives money and support to an artist

b)

A person who creates art

c)

A person who criticizes art

d)

A person who sells art

5.

What does 'Philosophy' mean?

a)

The study of knowledge and truth

b)

The study of art and culture

c)

The study of science and technology

d)

The study of history and geography

6.

Which two ancient civilizations inspired the Renaissance?

a)

Greece and Rome.

b)

Egypt and Mesopotamia.

c)

China and India.

d)

Maya and Aztec.

7.

The increase of (a)   led to the increase of the middle class.

8.

What type of art did Michelangelo and Raphael feature during the Renaissance?

a)

Realism in the depiction of human figures.

b)

Abstract art with geometric shapes.

c)

Surrealism with dream-like scenes.

d)

Cubism with fragmented objects.

9.

These powerful and influential people were patrons of the arts during the Renaissance?

a)

The Medici family, Popes in Rome.

b)

The Habsburgs, Kings of Spain.

c)

The Tudors, Monarchs of England.

d)

The Bourbons, Rulers of France.

10.

The Renaissance was a period of great achievements in which of the following areas?

a)

Science and technology

b)

Art and literature

c)

Politics and religion

d)

All of the above

11.

The Renaissance is most famous for its _______.

a)

invention of the guillotine

b)

invention of bricks

c)

floppy hats with feathers in them

d)

artistic achievements

12.

What role did patrons play in the Renaissance?

a)

They discouraged the arts and sciences

b)

They provided financial support to artists and scientists

c)

They had no significant impact on the Renaissance

d)

They exclusively supported religious projects

13.

Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

a)

Leonardo da Vinci

b)

Michelangelo

c)

Raphael

d)

Donatello