Michelangelo — Questions and answers

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What amazing artwork was revealed to Pope Julius II and Roman citizens in October 1512?

Choices

  1. The Sistine Chapel ceiling ✓
  2. A giant statue of David
  3. A brand new church building
  4. Michelangelo's secret workshop

Answer: The Sistine Chapel ceiling

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Who discovered young Michelangelo's amazing talent in the Medici sculpture gardens?

Choices

  1. His art teacher, Domenico Ghirlandaio
  2. Pope Julius II
  3. Lorenzo de' Medici, 'the Magnificent' ✓
  4. Piero Soderini

Answer: Lorenzo de' Medici, 'the Magnificent'

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What was special about the block of marble that Florence had for the 'David' statue?

Choices

  1. It was perfectly smooth and shiny.
  2. It was very small and easy to carry.
  3. It was previously abandoned and called 'unworkable'. ✓
  4. It was made of gold, not marble.

Answer: It was previously abandoned and called 'unworkable'.

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What did Michelangelo say he saw hidden inside the big, 'unworkable' marble block for David?

Choices

  1. A beautiful flower
  2. An angel waiting to be freed ✓
  3. A scary monster
  4. A pile of colorful paints

Answer: An angel waiting to be freed

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What was the very first big project Pope Julius II asked Michelangelo to come to Rome for in 1505?

Choices

  1. To paint the Sistine Chapel ceiling
  2. To sculpt a magnificent tomb for himself ✓
  3. To build a brand new church
  4. To draw his portrait

Answer: To sculpt a magnificent tomb for himself

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How did Michelangelo react when Pope Julius II ordered him to paint the Sistine Chapel ceiling?

Choices

  1. He was very excited to try painting.
  2. He happily agreed to the job right away.
  3. He protested strongly, saying he was a sculptor, not a painter. ✓
  4. He asked for more money before he would start.

Answer: He protested strongly, saying he was a sculptor, not a painter.

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How did people react when the Sistine Chapel ceiling was first shown to everyone?

Choices

  1. Everyone hated it and walked away.
  2. Everyone loved it without any disagreements.
  3. People felt amazing awe, but also had big debates about it. ✓
  4. No one really noticed it much.

Answer: People felt amazing awe, but also had big debates about it.

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What did Dr. Alistair compare Michelangelo's lasting legacy to, using a quote from a Roman poet?

Choices

  1. A beautiful, colorful painting
  2. A short and simple song
  3. A monument more lasting than bronze ✓
  4. A quickly fading photograph

Answer: A monument more lasting than bronze

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