The Boot
The Medici Fam & Artsy Stuff
The Ninja Turtles of the Renaissance
Sciency Stuff
Bacon Boi & Father Physics
100
Which country is shown on the map?
Italian Peninsula
100
This wealthy family helped fund the Renaissance in Florence.
The Medicis
100
Which two classical civilizations influenced Humanist ideas?
Ancient Greek and Romans.
100
This theory was presented by ancient Greek astronomer Ptolemy and it stated that the earth was the center of the universe.
Geocentric theory
100
Who created the scientific method?
Sir Francis Bacon
200
How did Italy's location help make it the starting point of the Renaissance?
It's location in the Mediterranean Sea made it easy for trade.
200
This was a cultural change in Europe that started in the Italian city-states.
The Renaissance
200
A human's ability to use reason and logic is good, and should be used to make the world better is an idea from...
Humanism
200
Define the Heliocentric Theory.
The Heliocentric theory was suggested by Copernicus and it puts the sun at the center of the universe (solar system).
200
Who is known for theorizing gravity and the 3 laws of motion?
Sir Isaac Newton
300
What industry in Florence helped support the Renaissance.
Banking
300
Which civilization preserved the classical teachings and helped the Europeans rediscover these ideas?
Muslim Arab Scholars
300
This Renaissance artist was a painter and sculptor. He painted the Sistine Chapel and sculpted the Statue of David.
Michelangelo
300
Kepler stated that the planets do not move in perfect circles but rather...
in ellipses (ovals)
300
Which theory is the foundation for modern physics?
Newton's Three Laws of Motion
400
Define an art patron.
An art patron is someone who supports artists by buying their art or paying them to create a piece of artwork.
400
How did wealthy patron in the Italian Peninsula help support the Renaissance?
They were able to support artists though purchasing artwork.
400
He was a playwright in England who wrote histories, comedies, and tragedies.
William Shakespeare
400
Which scientific tool did Galileo improve?
The telescope
400
How do scientists use humanism in the Scientific Method?
Scientists conduct observations, experiments, and conclusions to see if their hypothesis is correct.
500
Trade in Italian city states grew, resulting in greater wealth, new goods and new ideas. This lead to....
a rebirth in knowledge and culture (the Renaissance)
500
Florence was the birthplace of the Renaissance because...
wealthy patrons funded art projects.
500
Identify at least 3 characteristics of Renaissance artwork.
1) Use of perspective (3D)
2) Realistic/natural look
3) Use of light and shading
4) Rich, warm colors
5) Anatomically correct (people look normal)
6) Use of emotion
7) Less emphasis on religion
500
How did Galileo support the Heliocentric theory?
He viewed all 4 of Jupiter's moons orbiting around the planet.
500
How did Sir Isaac Newton validate Kepler's theory of planetary motion?
Newtons theory of gravity supports Kepler's laws of planetary motion in which when a planet is closer to the sun it will move faster but the farther away from the sun a planet is the slower it will move.