Marco Polo
In which country was Marco Polo born?
Italy
Which famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci shows a woman with a mysterious smile?
Mona Lisa
What tool did Galileo Galilei improve to look at the stars?
The Telescope
What was the name of the famous book Marco Polo wrote about his travels?
The Travels of Marco Polo
Besides being a painter, name one other thing Leonardo da Vinci was good at.
Inventing, engineering, or anatomy
Name one planet or moon Galileo discovered using his telescope.
Jupiter or the moons of Jupiter
Which continent did Marco Polo travel to in the 1200s?
Asia
What famous painting did Leonardo create that shows Jesus and his disciples having a meal?
The Last Supper
What belief about the solar system did Galileo’s discovery support and what is his theory named?
That the Earth and planets orbit the Sun (Heliocentric Theory).
Who was the powerful ruler Marco Polo worked for in China, and why was his journey important?
Kublai Khan; it introduced new ideas, goods, and stories to Europe
What was Leonardo’s design for a flying machine called, and what does it show about him?
Heliscrew (or ornithopter); it shows he was creative and ahead of his time
Why did Galileo get into trouble for his ideas?
They went against the church’s teachings at the time
How did Marco Polo's journey help inspire future explorers like Christopher Columbus?
His stories made people curious about Asia and finding sea routes for trade
Why is Leonardo da Vinci often called a “Renaissance Man”?
He was talented in many different areas like art, science, and invention.
What famous scientist’s ideas did Galileo support, which later became widely accepted?
Nicolaus Copernicus