Prueba Informática Flashcards

(27 cards)

1
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What does ‘El Renacimiento’ translate to in English?

A

The Renaissance

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2
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True or False: The Renaissance began in the 14th century.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: The Renaissance is characterized by a renewed interest in _______.

A

Classical learning and values

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4
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Which city is often considered the birthplace of the Renaissance?

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Florence

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5
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Who is known as the ‘Father of Humanism’?

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Petrarch

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6
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What artistic technique, developed during the Renaissance, creates the illusion of depth?

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Linear perspective

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following artists is NOT associated with the Renaissance? A) Leonardo da Vinci B) Michelangelo C) Vincent van Gogh

A

C) Vincent van Gogh

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What was the primary focus of Renaissance literature?

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Human experience and individualism

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True or False: The invention of the printing press was a significant factor in spreading Renaissance ideas.

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True

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10
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Fill in the blank: The Renaissance emphasized _______ over religious dogma.

A

Reason and science

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11
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Which famous sculpture was created by Michelangelo during the Renaissance?

A

David

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12
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What is the term for the cultural movement that sought to revive classical antiquity?

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Humanism

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13
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Short Answer: Name one famous work of art by Leonardo da Vinci.

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Mona Lisa

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a major theme in Renaissance art? A) Surrealism B) Religious imagery C) Abstract forms

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B) Religious imagery

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True or False: The Renaissance was only a movement in art and literature.

A

False

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16
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Fill in the blank: Renaissance thinkers believed in the potential of _______.

A

Human achievement

17
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Who wrote ‘The Prince’, a political treatise during the Renaissance?

A

Niccolò Machiavelli

18
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What major development in science occurred during the Renaissance?

A

The Scientific Revolution

19
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Short Answer: What is the significance of the term ‘Renaissance man’?

A

A person with knowledge and skills in a variety of areas.

20
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Which artistic technique involves using light and shadow to create depth?

21
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Multiple Choice: Which of these was NOT a Renaissance invention? A) The telescope B) The printing press C) The steam engine

A

C) The steam engine

22
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True or False: The Renaissance ended in the 17th century.

23
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Fill in the blank: The Renaissance spread from Italy to _______.

A

Northern Europe

24
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Short Answer: What role did the Medici family play in the Renaissance?

A

They were major patrons of the arts.

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What is the term for the movement that emphasized the study of classical texts?
Classical Humanism
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of Renaissance architecture? A) Gothic arches B) Symmetry and proportion C) Minimalism
B) Symmetry and proportion
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True or False: Women had equal opportunities in the arts during the Renaissance.
False