Comparing the Italian and Northern Renaissance

Question 1

What does the term ‘renaissance’ mean?

Answer 1

Rebirth

The term is derived from the French language.

Question 2

When did the Renaissance begin in Italy?

Answer 2

Late 13th century

Question 3

What period did the Renaissance mark the transition from?

Answer 3

Medieval period to Early Modern Europe

Question 4

What philosophy developed during the Renaissance that inspired literature and art?

Answer 4

Humanist philosophy

Question 5

Who primarily commissioned the elaborate works of art during the Italian Renaissance?

Answer 5

Wealthy families and organizations

Question 6

What themes did Italian Renaissance art commonly focus on?

Answer 6

Greek and Roman mythology, religious themes

Question 7

What characterized the Northern Renaissance in terms of art focus?

Answer 7

Daily peasant life, simple pious living

Question 8

How was the Northern Renaissance connected to the Protestant Reformation?

Answer 8

It was characterized by conflicts with the Roman Catholic Church

Question 9

What was a significant difference in the economic structure between Italy and Northern Europe during the Renaissance?

Answer 9

Northern Europe had more centralized nations with fewer wealthy merchant classes

Question 10

What shared artistic approach did both the Italian and Northern Renaissance take?

Answer 10

Imitated nature through emotional intensity

Question 11

What were foundational beliefs in both the Italian and Northern Renaissance?

Answer 11

Power of education and individualism

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The Northern Renaissance began to gain influence after _______.

Answer 12

1450

Question 13

True or False: The Northern Renaissance was heavily influenced by the Italian Renaissance prior to 1450.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

What areas did the Northern Renaissance encompass?

Answer 14

Germany, France, England, the Netherlands, Poland

Question 15

How did the Northern Renaissance artists view the human experience compared to their Italian counterparts?

Answer 15

Focused on daily life rather than mythology

Question 16

What was one way Northern Europe began to adopt Renaissance ideas?

Answer 16

Importing Italian art

Question 17

What was a significant cultural achievement of the Renaissance?

Answer 17

Development of humanist philosophy

Question 18

Fill in the blank: The Renaissance spread throughout Europe over the next few _______.

Answer 18

Centuries