Renaissance Vocabulary
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During the Renaissance, what did 'humanism' primarily refer to?
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Explore the language of art, science, and culture from the European Renaissance (14th-17th century) Renaissance Vocabulary packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
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1. During the Renaissance, what did 'humanism' primarily refer to?
Answer: An intellectual movement emphasizing classical learning and human potential
2. What was a 'polymath' in the Renaissance?
Answer: A person with expertise in many different subjects
3. In Renaissance art, what does 'chiaroscuro' mean?
Answer: The use of strong contrasts between light and dark
4. What was a Renaissance 'patron'?
Answer: A wealthy supporter of artists and scholars
5. In the Renaissance, what did 'fresco' mean?
Answer: Painting done on fresh wet plaster on a wall
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