Humanities CLEP Prep Practice Exam

During which historical period did the sculpture of David, by Michelangelo, take place?

1. Gothic

2. Imperial

3. Renaissance

4. Baroque

The correct answer is: Renaissance

The sculpture of David by Michelangelo was completed during the Renaissance period in Italy. The other options, Gothic, Imperial, and Baroque, occurred before and after the Renaissance and do not match with when the sculpture was created. The Gothic period ended in the 16th century, while the sculpture was completed in 1504, at the beginning of the Renaissance. The Imperial period refers to the Roman Empire, which ended in 476 AD, centuries before the sculpture was created. The Baroque period came after the Renaissance in the 17th century. Therefore, the only correct answer is C Renaissance.