Question 1

What does the painting of Aristotle and Averroes in Source 12.3 suggest about Renaissance views on Greek learning and Islam?&#10;A) Muslim scholars rejected Aristotelian philosophy.&#10;B) Aristotle's writings had been faithfully preserved by Muslim scholars.&#10;C) Translations of Aristotle's works in the Islamic world were full of errors.&#10;D) Muslim scholars plagiarized Aristotle's writings.

Accepted Answer

The painting of Aristotle and Averroes suggests that Renaissance views on Greek learning and Islam recognized the important role that Muslim scholars played in preserving and transmitting the works of Aristotle to the West. The fact that the two figures are depicted in conversation and holding books suggests mutual respect and intellectual exchange between the two cultures. This aligns with historical evidence that suggests that Muslim scholars played a key role in translating and commenting on Aristotle's works and helped to keep his ideas alive during the European Middle Ages.

Question 2

Which of the following views of Muhammad mostly likely influenced the fifteenth-century Italian artist Giovanni da Modena?&#10;A) Muhammad as a religious heretic&#10;B) Muhammad as the last prophet&#10;C) Muhammad as Christ&#10;D) Muhammad as a merchant

Accepted Answer

Giovanni da Modena's depiction of Muhammad in his fresco "The Inferno," inspired by Dante's "Divine Comedy," portrays Muhammad in Hell, which aligns with the view of Muhammad as a religious heretic from a medieval Christian perspective. This reflects the contentious relations and religious conflicts between Christianity and Islam during that era.

Question 3

In the Venetian painting of St.George in Jerusalem (Source 12.4),what does the large turban at the foot of the steps symbolize?&#10;A) The last Crusade&#10;B) The capture of Constantinople&#10;C) The triumph of paganism&#10;D) A rejection of Islam

Accepted Answer

The large turban at the foot of the steps symbolizes a rejection of Islam, as it represents the defeat or subjugation of Islamic forces, often depicted in Christian art as a symbol of victory over non-Christian entities.

Question 4

In the portrait of the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II in Source 12.1,which feature symbolizes his conquest of Constantinople?&#10;A) The marble arch framing Mehmed&#10;B) The three crowns on the left&#10;C) The three crowns on the right&#10;D) The jeweled block at the bottom

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Which group is depicted in the Venetian painting of Jerusalem in Source 12.4 that is not depicted in the painting of Damascus in Source 12.2?&#10;A) Officials&#10;B) Merchants&#10;C) Women&#10;D) Europeans

Accepted Answer

In the Venetian painting of Jerusalem in Source 12.4, there is a depiction of women, while in the painting of Damascus in Source 12.2, there is no depiction of women. All other groups (officials, merchants, Europeans) are depicted in both paintings.

Deck 13: A: The Worlds of the Fifteenth Century