1. BELLRINGER 8/18 Define Renaissance.
The teachings and ideas of the Renaissance came from this culture:
Islamic
Aztec
Greco-Roman
Chinese
The Renaissance began in the city-states of
France.
Italy.
Greece.
England

2. Bellringer 8/19 Explain who Erasmus was and why he was important.
Describe two differences in Italian and Northern Renaissance art. Why do you think these differences developed?

3. Bellringer 8/22
In what ways was Renaissance art revolutionary?

4. Bellringer 8/23 Describe a Renaissance man.
Why do you think the Mona Lisa has become such a famous work of art?
Why do you think Machiavelli’s writings remain popular?
How did Leonardo da Vinci’s scientific studies help his art?

5. Bellringer 8/24
Which statement best describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?
the social structure became very rigid
creativity in the arts was encouraged
the political structure was similar to that of the Roman Empire
humanism decreased in importance
In Europe, a major characteristic of humanism was
a belief in the supremacy of the state in relation to individual rights
a rejection of ancient civilizations and their cultures
an emphasis on social control and obedience to national rulers
an appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement
Which idea about leadership would Niccolo Machiavelli most likely support?
leaders should do whatever is necessary to achieve their goals
leaders should fight against discrimination and intolerance
leaders should listen to the desires of the people
elected leaders should be fair and good

6. Bellringer 8/25 Leonardo da Vinci Othello Michelangelo The Mona Lisa
Match the artist/writer to their piece of work. Each answer choice is only used once and every answer choice is used.
Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo
Donatello
Raphael
Erasmus of Rotterdam
William Shakespeare
Othello
The Mona Lisa
David
Sistine Chapel
School of Athens
The Praise of Folly

7. Bellringer 8/26
The Renaissance spread north from Italy to the rest of Europe by
trade routes
wars
routes through Alps Mountains
all of the above
The Renaissance refers to the time period from
1400 – 1600
One factor that enabled the Renaissance to flourish in Northern Italy was that the region had
a wealthy class that invested in the arts
a socialist form of government
limited contact with the Byzantine Empire
a shrinking middle class