Art
Who created the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
The reformation movement was started by this man.
Martin Luther
"I wrote plays, many for Queen Elizabeth. Today, students in high school still learn about my plays and poems in their english class."
Who are they?
William Shakespeare
What does Renaissance mean in French?
Using moveable type, this device allowed for the mass production of books.
Printing Press
What was the name of the building Michelangelo painted the roof of?
The Sistine Chapel
A problem people had with the Church was the sale of _____________, where you could pay to have your sins forgiven.
indulgences
"Because of me, people could finally own their own bibles! I created metal plates that could copy books!"
Who are they?
Johannes Gutenberg
These battles in the middle ages against the Muslims led to Europe gaining new technologies and allowed them to move out of the middle ages into the Renaissance.
The Crusades
I ticked off the Catholic Church, but I believed that the Sun was in fact the center of the universe! I was put under house arrest because of my beliefs. I am also considered the father of astronomy."
Who are they?
Galileo
An art style that emphasizes depicting the world as it really is.
Realism
"Give me a divorce, I want a son!"
"Fine! I'll create my own church then!"
Who are they?
King Henry VIII
I was the ruler of Mali from 1312 C.E. to 1337 C.E. and I'm considered one of the richest individuals in the world."
Who are they?
Mansa Musa
________________ was a Renaissance intellectual movement in which thinkers studied classical texts and focused on human potential and achievements.
Humanism
This person is credited with being the first to circumnavigate the globe even though he died in the Philippines.
Ferdinand Magellan
A painting made on fresh, wet plaster is known as what?
a fresco
The act of permanently removing someone from a religious community or group is known as what?
excommunication
"I didn't like the protestants, so I killed a lot of them after my brother tried giving the crown to his cousin instead of his own sister!"
Who are they?
Queen Mary I (a.k.a Bloody Mary)
This city was a center of trade, finance, and culture during the Renaissance, and is often called the birthplace of the Renaissance.
Florence, Italy
A Chinese Muslim sea explorer who led expeditions to Africa, India, and the Middle East during the 15th Century.
Zheng He
In painting or drawing, the fine shading that produces soft, imperceptible transitions between colors and tones.
Sfumato
This person is known for translating the bible into French and is quoted saying, “I would be a coward if I saw that God’s truth is attacked and yet would remain silent.”
John Calvin
What was the name of the dynasty that Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and Edward VI were a part of?
House of Tudor
During the Renaissance, these bankers became famous for their power, influence, and support of the arts.
The Medici Family
Who is commonly credit with inventing the first flushing toilet?
Sir John Harington