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15th Century: Italy I Answers

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Who were the Medicis?

A
a family of architects during the Renaissance who built famous buildings
B
a family of artists who produced much of the art in Italy during the 15th century
C
a wealthy banking family who virtually ruled Florence
D
a wealthy family of writers during the Renaissance
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What style(s) did the Foundling Hospital construction reflect?

A
new Renaissance style, with no traditional forms
B
traditional Roman style, and no Renaissance style
C
both traditional forms and Renaissance style
D
none of the above
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What does the word Renaissance mean?

A
new birth
B
rebirth
C
reconstruction
D
renewal
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What characteristic method of Roman architecture was used to create The Basilica of San Lorenzo in Florence?

A
statistics
B
mathematics
C
trigonometry
D
astrology
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What was the Foundling Hospital?

A
a hospital founded by the Medici family
B
a public orphanage that was constructed by the Medici family
C
a hospital that was built by Michelangelo
D
a public orphanage that was constructed by Brunelleschi
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By what means was most of the art in Florence created?

A
by the churches themselves and the wealthy clergy
B
by the donations to the Catholic church
C
by patronage funding from the Medici family
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Which of the following is true of the ancient Roman revival?

A
New mathematical principles of perspective were developed.
B
Figures resembled those in ancient Roman art.
C
Architects began using mathematical design principles in their buildings.
D
All of the above are correct.
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What is an impost block?

A
a block that is between the column top (capital) and the springing of the rounded arch
B
another name for a column
C
a section of the clerestory windows that provides support
D
none of these
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What was the portico of the Foundling Hospital to be used for ?

A
a porch
B
a public shelter
C
a walkway
D
a chapel
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What was Brunelleschi’s relationship with the Medici family?

A
He was commissioned frequently by the Medici family for many projects.
B
He married a Medici daughter and became involved in the family business of banking and patronage.
C
Both A and B are correct.
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What is an impost block?

A
a block that is between the column top (capital) and the springing of the rounded arch
B
another name for a column
C
a section of the clerestory windows that provides support
D
none of these
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By what means was most of the art in Florence created?

A
by the churches themselves and the wealthy clergy
B
by the donations to the Catholic church
C
by patronage funding from the Medici family
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What role did the Medici family play in Florence?

A
They gave large amounts of money to artists to build buildings, produce paintings, and sculpt for the inner community.
B
They were asked to paint numerous paintings for the churches, and sculpt for the inner community.
C
They regulated the financial aspects of all the patronage of the arts.
D
all of the above
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Who were the Medicis?

A
a family of architects during the Renaissance who built famous buildings
B
a family of artists who produced much of the art in Italy during the 15th century
C
a wealthy banking family who virtually ruled Florence
D
a wealthy family of writers during the Renaissance
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What was the Foundling Hospital?

A
a hospital founded by the Medici family
B
a public orphanage that was constructed by the Medici family
C
a hospital that was built by Michelangelo
D
a public orphanage that was constructed by Brunelleschi
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What is patronage?

A
talking to someone in a condescending way
B
financial support given by a person or organization
C
organizing a plan to execute a project
D
any type of emotional support
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What was Brunelleschi’s relationship with the Medici family?

A
He was commissioned frequently by the Medici family for many projects.
B
He married a Medici daughter and became involved in the family business of banking and patronage.
C
Both A and B are correct.
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Who was Filippo Brunelleschi?

A
He managed the Foundling Hospital.
B
He was one of the greatest architects of the Renaissance.
C
He married a Medici family member and was a great patron of the arts.
D
all of the above
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What characteristic method of Roman architecture was used to create The Basilica of San Lorenzo in Florence?

A
statistics
B
mathematics
C
trigonometry
D
astrology
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What does the word Renaissance mean?

A
new birth
B
rebirth
C
reconstruction
D
renewal

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