European Art and History
This style of art, which began in Europe after the Renaissance, is described as eccentric and features a dramatic play with light and dark
What is Baroque.
This period spans from circa 450 to 1500
What is the Middle Ages of Dark Ages of Europe.
The Central European country is "below" Germany, is often referred to as "the boot", and has a capitol city of Rome.
What is Italy
This civilization mined gold along the Nile River from 2000 BC to AD 350
What is the Kush
This system of sounds, such as the key of C major, is the basis for Western music, which began using them during the Baroque era
What are tones
Caravaggio, an Italian Baroque artist, was known for his dramatic paintings using this technique, which uses light and dark colors to create strong contrast
Who is Chiaroscuro
This event occurred in 1054, dividing the church into Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox
What is the East-West Schisim of the Church
The Central European Countries song states that the Alps cover this country
What is Switzerland
The Kush mined this resource along the Nile River from 2000 BC to AD 350
What is Gold, Salt, and Iron
In 800, during the medieval period, Pope Leo III crowned this figure Holy Roman Emperor of Europe
Who is Charlemagne.
This composer was a major figure of the Baroque period and his works include Fantasia in C Minor and the Christmas Oratorio
Who is Johann Sebastian Bach (or Johann S. Bach)
This period spans from 1095 to 1291, during which Richard the Lion-Hearted fought the Turks for Jerusalem
What is the Crusades
Central Europe, specifically Germany and Denmark, is described as touching this body of water
What is the North Sea
This reformer began the Protestant Reformation in 1517 by printing the Ninety-Five Theses
Who is Martin Luther
This event, carried by fleas on rats, killed one out of three Europeans in the late 1340s
What is the Plague or Black Death
In 1545, this began at the Council of Trent, and is identified as a key factor in the emergence of Baroque art
What is the Counter Reformation
This man ruled the Mongols during the years between 1206–1227
Who is Genghis Khan
The song instructs listeners to "March into" this country and "follow the Mountain Range" to the west of Germany with a capital of Paris.
What is France
John Calvin joined this movement, which started when Martin Luther was excommunicated by Pope Leo X
This major composer from the Baroque period composed The Four Seasons, a famous concerto
Who is Antonio Vivaldi
This dramatic form of musical performance, featuring singers, full orchestras, and elaborate stages, was invented during the Baroque period.
What is Opera
Prince Henry founded his School of Navigation around this year
When is 1419
These two countries the northwest of Germany are described as "close as can be"
What are Netherlands and Belgium
William the Conqueror started this system in Europe after defeating King Harold of England in 1066
What is Feudalism
The Gunpowder Plot was foiled on this date in the year 1605
What is the 5th of November or November 5th