The Northern Renaissance — Unit test Answers

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Jan van Eyck contributed to Renaissance art by

A
developing new, realistic techniques.
B
painting realistic watercolors of animals.
C
developing precise, stylistic techniques.
D
painting realistic watercolors of landscapes.
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Which culture was the first Mesoamerican civilization?

A
the Aztecs
B
the Mayas
C
the Olmecs
D
the Zapotecs
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Which statement best defines the teachings of John Calvin?

A
Calvin taught his followers that salvation could be achieved through faith, but not through good works.
B
Calvin taught his followers that human beings needed to follow strict rules to overcome their nature and do good.
C
Calvin taught his followers that they could reduce punishment for their sins by giving generously to the church.
D
Calvin taught his followers that priests and popes were closer to God than their churchgoers.
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The Reformation in England stemmed from a difference of opinion between

A
an English priest and other church leaders.
B
an English priest and one of his churchgoers.
C
an English monarch and the Catholic pope.
D
an English monarch and a German monarch.
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Which best explains how wealthy residents of Italian cities contributed to the Renaissance?

A
Wealthy residents bought works of art, which supported artists.
B
Wealthy residents participated in religion, which supported the Church
C
Wealthy residents participated in music, which supported the arts.
D
Wealthy residents bought classical books, which supported scholars.
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Renaissance art was strongly influenced by ancient Greek and Roman

A
trade routes.
B
politics.
C
architecture.
D
social life.
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Which answer best describes the effects of the slave trade on the African people?

A
The population declined as a result of forceful removal from the continent and being killed in war.
B
The slave trade led to raids by Europeans to capture African people and transport them to the New World.
C
They shifted commercially away from agriculture to the trade of manufactured goods.
D
Their population declined because few Africans in child-bearing years remained on the continent.
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What did the Mayas develop?

A
intricate roads to connect different parts of their empire
B
stone carvings that showed images of their rulers
C
a calendar based on a solar year of 365 days
D
an urban area with a system of canals
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Trade spread the Italian Renaissance across Europe by

A
helping merchants become patrons.
B
helping monarchs become artists.
C
helping merchants become politicians.
D
helping artists become patrons
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The focus on the visible world in Renaissance art was called

A
naturalism.
B
materialism.
C
secularism.
D
classicalism.
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Unlike during the Medieval period, church leaders commissioned works of art during the Renaissance to

A
teach religious lessons.
B
reward church supporters.
C
demonstrate church wealth.
D
decorate religious spaces.
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Which best explains why Hans Holbein the Younger was a Renaissance artist?

A
He used watercolor paints to create realistic portraits of European landscapes.
B
He used watercolor paints to create realistic portraits of European animals.
C
He used humanistic techniques to create realistic portraits of Europeans.
D
He used humanistic techniques to create a realistic portrait of Shakespeare.
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Which invention helped spread the Italian Renaissance across Europe?

A
bicycles
B
printing presses
C
carriages
D
microscopes
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Which best states how major works produced during the High Renaissance, such as Mona Lisa, affected European culture?

A
Major works produced during the High Renaissance emphasized beauty and led to a revival of classical influence.
B
Major works produced during the High Renaissance emphasized spirituality and led to a revival of church influence.
C
Major works produced during the High Renaissance emphasized naturalism and led to a revival of secular influence.
D
Major works produced during the High Renaissance emphasized science and led to a revival of scientific influence.

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