What Came First?
Chris Columbus sailing to the Americas OR Da Vinci painting the Mona Lisa?
Columbus sailing (1492) came before the Mona Lisa (1504).
Who (re)discovered the Americas for Europe?
Christopher Columbus
Why did artists and intellectuals flock to Italy during the Renaissance?
The Ottomans were invading Europe/Italy was richer than other European countries and had more freedom.
Why was India so important to Europe?
They had spices.
Which two teachers recently left POLY?
Ellie and Daisy Teacher
Da Vinci being born OR the invention of the printing press?
The printing press was invented (1450) before Da Vinci was born (1452).
Who was the family who controlled the Italian city of Florence?
The Medici Family
Why did Europe want to find another sea route to trade with India?
Because sailing around the tip of Africa was very long and dangerous.
Which were the two most important trade cities in Italy?
Venice and Genoa
What is the name of the newest teacher at POLY?
Lamia Teacher
The fall of the Aztec and Inca empires OR the painting of the Mona Lisa?
The Mona Lisa was painted (1504) before both the Aztec and Incan empires fell (1532).
Who drew the "Vitruvian Man?"
Leonardo Da Vinci
Why was information spread much quicker and easier during the Renaissance than before?
The printing press allowed for a much quicker spread of info.
Which ancient cultures did the Medici's love?
Greek and Roman
List the 3 teachers that work at the front desk.
Maria Teacher, Lucy Teacher, and Kelly Teacher
Europeans sailing around Africa for the first time OR the Treaty of Torsedillas?
Which two countries signed the Treaty of Torsedillas?
Spain and Portugal
Why was Columbus disappointed after returning from the Americas the first time?
What were the Spanish military and adventurers called that went to the new world?
Conquistadors
Who is the tallest male teacher at POLY?
Greg Teacher
Leo Da Vinci being born OR the sieging of Constantinople?
Who was the first European to sail around the southern tip of Africa?
Bartholomew Diaz
What killed almost 90% of the Aztecs and Incas after the Spanish arrived in the Americas?
Disease (Smallpox)
What did the Spanish do to the Native Americans that they didn't kill?
Enslaved them and had them work in gold mines.
What is the name of our librarian?
Samira Teacher