Chapter 12: Considering the Evidence Visual Sources Quiz

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1. What made Gentile Bellini's Portrait of Mehmed II (Visual Source 12.1) a particularly rare or exotic item at the Ottoman court?

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Correct. The answer is d. Display of rare or exotic luxury items was an important means by which rulers reinforced their status and thus a one-of-a-kind work by a well-known foreign artist made it particularly rare and exotic.
Incorrect. The answer is d. Display of rare or exotic luxury items was an important means by which rulers reinforced their status and thus a one-of-a-kind work by a well-known foreign artist made it particularly rare and exotic.

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2. Which of the following in The Venetian Ambassador Visits Damascus (Visual Source 12.2) makes it clear that this is a Muslim city?

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Correct. The answer is c. The three thin towers known as minarets from which the Muslim faithful are called to prayer make it clear that this is a Muslim city.
Incorrect. The answer is c. The three thin towers known as minarets from which the Muslim faithful are called to prayer make it clear that this is a Muslim city.

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3. What can reasonably be concluded about attitudes towards Islamic thought in Renaissance Europe from a careful examination of “Aristotle and Averroes” (Visual Source 12.3)?

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Correct. The answer is b. The physical production of such a costly text indicates that at least some scholars in the west were interested in Averroes's interpretation of Aristotle.
Incorrect. The answer is b. The physical production of such a costly text indicates that at least some scholars in the west were interested in Averroes's interpretation of Aristotle.

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4. Which of the following visual sources in “Islam and Renaissance Europe” is least positive in its depiction of Islamic society?

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Correct. The answer is d. This painting depicts the conversion of Muslims to the Christian faith in a manner similar to the Christian conversion of pagans in the past.
Incorrect. The answer is d. This painting depicts the conversion of Muslims to the Christian faith in a manner similar to the Christian conversion of pagans in the past.

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5. Which of the following accurately reflects the depiction of Islam in St. George Baptizing the Pagans of Jerusalem (Visual Source 12.4) as compared to Giovanni da Modena, Muhammad in Hell (Visual Source 12.5)?

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Correct. The answer is c. Visual Source 12.4 shows St. George baptizing Muslims in Jerusalem and suggests they can receive redemption because of their conversion.
Incorrect. The answer is c. Visual Source 12.4 shows St. George baptizing Muslims in Jerusalem and suggests they can receive redemption because of their conversion.