WorksheetsCh. 12 Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What two things surround Italy and allow the country to serve as a major trading hub?
numerous islands and natural harbors
mountain ranges and deserts
vast forests and rivers
large plains and plateaus
Why is Italy known as a center for the exchange of resources, knowledge, and culture?
because of its central geographic location
due to its rich natural resources
because of its large population
due to its advanced technology
How did the development of the guilds impact the city of Florence?
The guilds made Florence one of the wealthiest cities.
The guilds led to the decline of Florence's economy.
The guilds had no significant impact on Florence.
The guilds caused Florence to become isolated from trade.
What three things did Florence have at the start of the Renaissance?
a merchant-controlled government, organized guilds, and a successful banking system
a monarchy, a large army, and vast territories
a powerful navy, colonies, and a strong agricultural base
a feudal system, serfdom, and a lack of trade
What do many historians consider Florence to be?
They consider Florence the birthplace of the Renaissance.
They consider Florence the capital of Italy.
They consider Florence the center of the Roman Empire.
They consider Florence the origin of the Industrial Revolution.
How did the Medici family gain influence in the 1300s?
through trade and banking
by conquering neighboring territories
through religious leadership
by forming alliances with other noble families
Which Medici is known for founding the Medici bank in Florence?
Giovanni di Bicci de Medici
Cosimo de Medici
Lorenzo de Medici
Piero de Medici
Which Medici is known for supporting artists?
Lorenzo de Medici
Cosimo de Medici
Giovanni de Medici
Piero de Medici
What are two purposes of the patronage system?
To support artists and scholars financially and to enhance the patron's social status
To control the political landscape and to suppress dissent
To promote religious teachings and to expand territorial boundaries
To establish trade routes and to increase economic wealth
Which two characteristics are associated with High Renaissance art?
Use of perspective and chiaroscuro
Abstract forms and bright colors
Minimalism and simplicity
Cubism and surrealism
What three jobs did Leonardo da Vinci have?
Painter, Sculptor, Architect
Painter, Inventor, Musician
Painter, Scientist, Engineer
Painter, Writer, Philosopher
Leonardo da Vinci is best known for which two pieces of art?
Mona Lisa and The Last Supper
Starry Night and The Scream
The Persistence of Memory and Girl with a Pearl Earring
The Birth of Venus and The Creation of Adam
Which two projects or ideas are found in Leonardo da Vinci's journals?
Flying machine and armored vehicle
Helicopter and submarine
Parachute and steam engine
Telescope and microscope
Michelangelo is best known for which two accomplishments?
Painting the Mona Lisa and sculpting David
Sculpting David and painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling
Inventing the printing press and painting the Last Supper
Writing The Divine Comedy and sculpting the Pieta
Before the printing press, how were books made?
by hand
by machine
using a computer
with a typewriter
What is the name of the inventor of the printing press?
Johannes Gutenberg
Thomas Edison
Alexander Graham Bell
Nikola Tesla
What was the first book printed by this inventor?
the Bible
The Odyssey
The Iliad
The Divine Comedy
How did the printing press increase cultural diffusion?
it allowed books to spread throughout the world and helped people learn about new ideas and cultures.
it restricted the spread of information to only local areas.
it made books more expensive and less accessible to the general public.
it limited the exchange of ideas between different cultures.
Which major world religion did the invention of the printing press help spread and develop through Europe?
Christianity
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
What was the effect of more written material being available to the common people?
growth of literacy and the diffusion of knowledge
decline in literacy rates
reduction in the spread of knowledge
increase in illiteracy
