Vocab
Rebirth
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo Da Vinci
Where did the Renaissance begin?
Italy
Who nailed 95 thesis to the doors of his local Catholic church?
Martin Luther
What is the smallest planet (not dwarf planet) in our solar system?
Mercury
What does deviate mean?
to turn away from a course or topic
Who painted the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo
What time period was 'The Renaissance'?
1300-1650
Who created the Printing Press?
Gutenberg
What famous actor plays Romeo in the 1996 film version of 'Romeo and Juliet'?
Leonardo Dicaprio
What is a heretic?
Someone who goes against the teachings and beliefs of the curch.
Who wrote Romeo and Juliet?
Shakespeare
Why was Italy the Birthplace of the Renaissance?
Crossroads of trade, Central location of Catholic Church, Banking, Merchants
Why did King Henry VIII form the Church of England?
He wanted to divorce his wife
What is the only sport to be played on the moon?
Golf
What are indulgences?
The idea that people would be forgiven of their sins when they paid the church money
Who wrote 'The Prince'?
Machiavelli
What catastrophic event ended the Middle Ages and led to the Renaissance?
Black Plague
Which was the first feature-length animated movie ever released?
Snow White
What is Humanism?
Intellectual movement that focused on education and the classics
Who painted 'The Last Supper'?
Da Vinci
Why was the printing press such an important invention?
It made writings cheaper, it resulted in an increase in literacy, Ideas spread quickly as a result
What war was the result of the Reformation?
30 Years War
What is the largest country in the world by land area?
Russia