1.2 Flashcards
What invention is primarily associated with the Printing Revolution?
The movable type printing press.
Who is credited with inventing the movable type printing press?
Johannes Gutenberg.
True or False: The Printing Revolution began in the 15th century.
True.
What was one major impact of the Printing Revolution on society?
It increased the availability of books and literacy rates.
Fill in the blank: The first major book printed using movable type was the _______.
Gutenberg Bible.
Which region is known for the Northern Renaissance?
Northern Europe.
Which artist is known for his detailed paintings and engravings during the Northern Renaissance?
Albrecht Dürer.
What movement emphasized the study of classical texts and human potential?
Humanism.
True or False: Erasmus was a prominent humanist writer in the Northern Renaissance.
True.
Who wrote ‘Utopia’, a work that critiques contemporary society?
Thomas More.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Northern Renaissance? A) Realism B) Idealism C) Individualism D) Religious Reform
B) Idealism.
What was the primary subject of many Northern Renaissance paintings?
Everyday life and nature.
Fill in the blank: The art of _______ was a significant technique developed during the Northern Renaissance.
oil painting.
Who is known for the phrase ‘the pen is mightier than the sword’?
Edward Bulwer-Lytton (often misattributed in the context of the Renaissance).
Which humanist scholar is known for his work ‘In Praise of Folly’?
Desiderius Erasmus.
True or False: The Northern Renaissance was primarily focused on religious themes.
False.
What role did printmaking play in the Northern Renaissance?
It allowed for the mass production of artworks and ideas.
Who was a key figure in the spread of Reformation ideas through printed materials?
Martin Luther.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is associated with the Northern Renaissance? A) Leonardo da Vinci B) Vincent van Gogh C) Jan van Eyck D) Michelangelo
C) Jan van Eyck.
What was the significance of the ‘Ninety-Five Theses’?
It criticized the Catholic Church and sparked the Protestant Reformation.
Fill in the blank: The Northern Renaissance was marked by a revival of _______ culture and ideas.
classical.
Who painted ‘The Arnolfini Portrait’?
Jan van Eyck.
True or False: The Northern Renaissance artists were influenced by Italian Renaissance ideas.
True.
What is the term for the study of ancient Greek and Roman texts?
Classical learning.
Who is considered the father of modern humanism?
Petrarch.
What did the Printing Revolution help to disseminate widely in Europe?
Literature, scientific ideas, and religious texts.
