The Reinnasiance Flashcards
What city is often referred to as the birthplace of the Renaissance?
Florence
True or False: The Renaissance began in the 14th century.
True
What are the main characteristics of Renaissance art?
Realism, perspective, human emotion, and classical themes.
Fill in the blank: The Renaissance was a cultural movement that emphasized ________ and ________.
humanism, classical knowledge
Who is considered the father of humanism?
Petrarch
Which artist is famous for painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo
What was one of the major impacts of the Renaissance on education?
The establishment of universities and the spread of classical learning.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following inventions was NOT developed during the Renaissance? A) Printing Press B) Telescope C) Steam Engine
C) Steam Engine
What was the primary economic basis for Florence’s power during the Renaissance?
Banking and trade
True or False: The Medici family played a significant role in the patronage of the arts in Florence.
True
Name one significant literary work from the Renaissance.
The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri
What did Renaissance thinkers seek to revive from ancient Greece and Rome?
Classical philosophy and culture
Fill in the blank: The Renaissance was characterized by a shift from ________ to ________ thinking.
medieval, modern
Which architectural style became prominent during the Renaissance?
Classical architecture
Who wrote ‘The Prince’, a political treatise during the Renaissance?
Niccolò Machiavelli
What was one major consequence of the Renaissance in Europe?
The questioning of traditional authority and the rise of individualism.
Multiple Choice: Which invention allowed for the rapid spread of Renaissance ideas? A) The Horse-drawn Plow B) The Printing Press C) The Water Wheel
B) The Printing Press
What role did trade play in the development of the Renaissance?
Trade facilitated cultural exchange and the influx of wealth.
True or False: The Northern Renaissance occurred independently of the Italian Renaissance.
True
Name one famous Renaissance sculptor.
Donatello
What is the term for the revival of classical learning and wisdom during the Renaissance?
Humanism
Fill in the blank: The Renaissance spread throughout Europe, influencing countries such as ________ and ________.
France, England
Which Renaissance artist is known for the painting ‘The Last Supper’?
Leonardo da Vinci
What does the term ‘Renaissance’ literally mean?
Rebirth
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a key factor in the decline of the Renaissance? A) The Black Death B) The Industrial Revolution C) The Protestant Reformation
C) The Protestant Reformation
What was a significant impact of the Renaissance on science?
The emphasis on observation and experimentation, leading to the Scientific Revolution.
