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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who created the fresco "Universal Deluge"?

2. Who killed Giuliano, according to the tale related in Chapter 6?

3. What word did Brunelleschi use to describe the figure of Christ on Donatello's crucifix for Santa Croce?

4. How old was Dante when he fought in the battle of Campaldino?

5. As mentioned in Chapter 6, which object is prominently venerated in Tuscany?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the author's meaning in her assertion that Florentine painting "had a sweet tooth."

2. Describe the appearance of Donna Maria Ciliego.

3. Explain what the hymn "Crazy for Jesus" says about Florentine culture.

4. Describe the event that occurred in 1304 to make the Florentines believe judgment was near.

5. Describe some of the characteristics of the Medicis.

6. Describe how Brunelleschi won the right to build the cupola of the Duomo.

7. What were the ramifications for an artist who became a Piagnone?

8. Why did Machiavelli favor an army composed of citizens?

9. Compare the work of Brunelleschi to Greek philosophy.

10. Describe the month of May in Florence.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Florence's relationship with its history. How does that relationship differ from the relationship that other Italian cities have with their history? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the Guelph and Ghibelline division and how it affected the culture and appearance of Tuscany.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the "springtime" and the "autumnal" painters.

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