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The period from the fourteenth through the sixteenth century in which Europe experienced a widespread revival of learning and a flowering of the arts.
What is the Renaissance? (#1)
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The birthplace of the Renaissance was
What is Florence? (#10)
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Who wrote a book of manners?
Who is Castigilone? (#11)
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The word renaissance is French for what English word?
What is the Rebirth? (#2)
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What Italian city, because of its beauty, pride, and wealth, became known as the Queen of the Adriatic?
What is Venice? (#25)
200
The most famous Renaissance patrons were members of which family?
What is the Medici family? (#8)
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This new course of study, also known as the liberal arts, became popular in Europe during the Renaissance.
What is Humanities? (#4)
200
The Renaissance began in
What is Italy? (#6)
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The culmination of artistic achievement during the sixteenth century is known as
What is the High Renaissance? (#22)
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Which painter was famous for his paintings of sweet-faced Madonnas?
Who is Raphael? (#24)
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What period of history did the Renaissance humanists admire?
What is the Greco-Roman Period? (#5)
300
Who wrote a satire on chivalry?
Who is Cervantes? (#16)
300
Who is called the Father of Renaissance Painting?
Who is Giotto? (#19)
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In the fourteenth century, Florentine writers’ study of the classics stirred a rebirth of
What is learning in Europe? (#9)
300
Who published a new edition of the Greek New Testament?
Who is Erasmus? (#12)
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This artist gave the subjects in his paintings a sense of movement.
Who is Botticelli? (#20)
400
What German developed movable-type printing in Europe?
Who is Gutenberg? (#14)
400
Adviser to Henry VIII described an ideal state?
Who is More? (#15)
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The Italian painter Giotto is known for his frescoes, which are
What is "paintings on wet plaster"? (#17)
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This artist created a three-dimensional effect by shading.
Who is Masaccio? (#18)
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Which of the following is not true about Botticelli? *He painted pagan themes of classical mythology. *He heard Savonarola’s preaching. *After his conversion, he took on a more religious outlook in painting. *He also worked as an architect.
What is "He also worked as an architect"? (#21)
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The need for well-educated laymen with professional skills increased for all the following reasons except *The expansion of trade. *The growth of national governments. *The emphasis on manorial duties. *The growth of town governments.
What is the emphasis on manorial duties? (#3)
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Which of the following is not a reason that Italy led the Renaissance? *The Italians thought of themselves as Romans and as linked to the ancient Roman Empire. *The Italians broke from the influence of the church first. *The Italian cities controlled the Mediterranean trade routes. *The Italian cities used their wealth to commission artists.
What is the Italians broke from the influence of the church first? (#7)
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Movable-type printing brought about all the following consequences except *Reducing the cost of books dramatically. *Eliminating many errors caused by hand printing. *Rapidly spreading ideas and increasing education. *Making it necessary for students to memorize class lectures.
What is "Making it necessary for students to memorize class lectures". (#13)
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Which three of the following Renaissance artists exemplify the best of the High Renaissance?
Who is Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael? (#23)