Michelangelo's Late Masterpieces and Historical Context

1. Which library, designed by Michelangelo, was completed between 1520-58?

Library of Congress, 1800

Bodleian Library, 1602

Laurentian Library, 1520-58

British Library, 1753

The Laurentian Library in Florence, Italy, was designed by Michelangelo and completed between 1520 and 1558. The other libraries mentioned were not designed by Michelangelo and were completed in different years and locations.

Explanation

The Laurentian Library in Florence, Italy, was designed by Michelangelo and completed between 1520 and 1558. The other libraries mentioned were not designed by Michelangelo and were completed in different years and locations.

2. Where is Michelangelo's famous staircase located?

Laurentian Library (vestibule)

Sistine Chapel

The Pantheon

St. Peter's Basilica

Michelangelo's famous staircase can be found in the Laurentian Library vestibule, not in the other mentioned locations.

Explanation

Michelangelo's famous staircase can be found in the Laurentian Library vestibule, not in the other mentioned locations.

3. Which sculpture depicts the Resurrected Christ and can be found at Santa Maria Sopra Minerva in Rome, created in 1519-20?

Resurrected Christ, Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, Rome, 1519-20

The Pieta, St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, 1498-1499

The Last Supper, Milan, Italy, 1495-1498

David, Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence, Italy, 1501-1504

The correct answer references the specific sculpture depicting the Resurrected Christ, its location, and creation period. The incorrect answers provide details of other famous sculptures such as The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci, The Pieta by Michelangelo, and David by Michelangelo to test the knowledge of art history.

Explanation

The correct answer references the specific sculpture depicting the Resurrected Christ, its location, and creation period. The incorrect answers provide details of other famous sculptures such as The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci, The Pieta by Michelangelo, and David by Michelangelo to test the knowledge of art history.

4. In what role did the Spanish explorer Hernan Cortes utilize African slaves between 1519-1534?

Interpreter, 1536-1549

Slave, 1519-34

Navigator, 1480-1492

Cook, 1492-1504

Hernan Cortes utilized African slaves as laborers during his expeditions in the early 16th century, a common practice among explorers during that time period.

Explanation

Hernan Cortes utilized African slaves as laborers during his expeditions in the early 16th century, a common practice among explorers during that time period.

5. When did Hernan Cortes achieve victory in Mexico?

Conquest, 1500-05

Victory, 1519-34

Defeat, 1525-30

Treaty, 1547-52

Hernan Cortes achieved victory in Mexico between the years 1519-1534, leading to the fall of the Aztec Empire.

Explanation

Hernan Cortes achieved victory in Mexico between the years 1519-1534, leading to the fall of the Aztec Empire.

6. Where is the Tomb of Duke Lorenzo de' Medici located?

Florence Cathedral, Italy.

Tomb of Duke Lorenzo de' Medici, New Sacristy, San Lorenzo, 1519-34

Westminster Abbey, London.

St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City.

The correct location of the Tomb of Duke Lorenzo de' Medici is in the New Sacristy of San Lorenzo, constructed between 1519 and 1534.

Explanation

The correct location of the Tomb of Duke Lorenzo de' Medici is in the New Sacristy of San Lorenzo, constructed between 1519 and 1534.

7. What is the specific location where the Tomb of Duke Lorenzo was found?

Dusk

Dawn (Tomb of Duke Lorenzo)

Noon

Midnight

The Tomb of Duke Lorenzo was found at Dawn, which is the correct answer.

Explanation

The Tomb of Duke Lorenzo was found at Dawn, which is the correct answer.

8. What is the location and name of the tomb created for Duke Giuliano de'Medici in 1519-34?

St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, 1519-34

Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, 1519-34

Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, 1519-34

Tomb of Duke Giuliano de'Medici, New Sacristy, San Lorenzo, 1519-34

The correct answer refers to the specific location and name of the tomb created for Duke Giuliano de'Medici during the specified time period. The incorrect options are famous architectural landmarks from different regions and do not relate to the historical context of the question.

Explanation

The correct answer refers to the specific location and name of the tomb created for Duke Giuliano de'Medici during the specified time period. The incorrect options are famous architectural landmarks from different regions and do not relate to the historical context of the question.

9. Who was the son of Pope Julius III and a leading figure in the Italian Wars of 1494-1559?

Duke Giuliano

Girolamo Savonarola

Pope Julius III

Leonardo da Vinci

Duke Giuliano was the son of Pope Julius III and played a significant role in the Italian Wars of 1494-1559. The other options are not correct as Pope Julius III was Giuliano's father, Leonardo da Vinci was a renowned Renaissance artist and inventor, and Girolamo Savonarola was an Italian Dominican friar.

Explanation

Duke Giuliano was the son of Pope Julius III and played a significant role in the Italian Wars of 1494-1559. The other options are not correct as Pope Julius III was Giuliano's father, Leonardo da Vinci was a renowned Renaissance artist and inventor, and Girolamo Savonarola was an Italian Dominican friar.