Famous People
Machiavelli was famous for writing:
The Prince
What is one speculated reason that the Italian city-states are where the Renaissance was born?
Answers may vary; examples: The Black Death, trade routes, geographic location, obsession with art, etc.
What does the phrase "vernacular language" refer to?
What does the word "renaissance" literally mean?
Re-birth/reborn
What is a fresco?
A painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster
Dante was famous for this work: (answers may vary)
Inferno, Divine Comedy, etc.
Which city state in Northern Italy was the commercial link between Asia and Western Europe?
Venice
During this time, more liberal studies were emphasized instead of the traditional studies. What do "liberal studies" refer to?
Public speaking, ethics, grammar, literature, poetry, astronomy, etc. (lots of answers could work here)
What does Humanism refer to?
Answers may vary; ex: a Renaissance movement aided to study more about the human individual
The Mona Lisa is one of the most famous paintings from this time. What was different about the Mona Lisa from paintings in previous eras?
Answers may vary; ex: more focused on expression/humanity, more detailed, less abstract, etc.
Who was notable for his painting of the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo
Which city-state was the only one ruled by a monarch?
Naples/Kingdom of Naples
She criticized men who believed women were unable to learn
What was society in the Renaissance divided by?
Social classes (nobility, peasants, etc.)
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo de Vinci
Who was responsible for inventing the first moveable typewriter/mechanized printing press?
Johannes Gutenberg
What was considered to be one of the richest city states?
Milan
Humanists wanted the education system during the Renaissance to create well-rounded citizens, not just ________________.
Scholars/highly educated/etc.
What was a "burgher"?
A citizen of a town or city, typically a member of the wealthy bourgeoisie.
Answers may vary; more realistic, perspective used more, etc.
Who was considered the "Father of Humanism"?
Francesco Petrarch
Which family held strong control of the city state Florence during this time?
The Medici Family