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The Sistine Chapel paintings resulted in a new powerful style in ______ Renaissance.

A
Low
B
High
C
Golden
D
Florence
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What physical characteristic does Michelangelo commonly used in his frescoes?

A
All the bodies have long torsos.
B
All the faces look similar.
C
He uses strong muscular forms.
D
all of the above
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What is Pieta?

A
a sculpture of Mary holding Jesus’ body
B
a sculpture of David
C
a painting of the Creation of Man
D
a self-portrait of Michelangelo
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In addition to being a religious symbol, the statue David also _______________________.

A
served as a reminder of Florence’s republican state
B
warned the people that they should obey the church
C
symbolized the city of Florence
D
all of the above
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It took Michelangelo 4 years to paint the ________ of the Sistine Chapel.

A
walls
B
floor
C
ceiling
D
columns
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What does David’s expression suggest?

A
that he is deep in thought
B
that he is confident
C
that he is a focused warrior
D
that he is about to encounter danger
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How did Michelangelo paint the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel?

A
He separated them by character.
B
He painted them as a narrative story.
C
The frescoes are individual and not related to any others.
D
none of the above
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Which of the following is a tomb monument in the Vatican basilica of Saint Peter?

A
Zeus
B
The Creation of Adam
C
Pieta
D
David
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What is the overall theme of the Sistine Chapel paintings?

A
religion
B
the story of David and Goliath
C
God’s relationship to man
D
all of the above
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How does Michelangelo emphasize that God made Adam in his own image in The Creation of Adam?

A
Adam’s hand is touching God’s.
B
They are looking at one another.
C
Adam’s form and pose mimic God’s.
D
They are seated on the same cloud.

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