Vocabulary
Questions to know
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3 for 1 combo
Got Capitals?
100
What is Classical Art?
This is a type of art influenced by the styles and techniques of ancient Greece and Rome.
100
What does the word Renaissance Mean?
"Rebirth"
100
True or False: All the people of Europe participated in and new of the Renaissance in the 1300-1600's.
False!
100
Who was Johannes Gutenberg?
He was a German inventor who developed the first printing press with moveable type in England.
100
What is the capital of Moldova?
Chisinau
200
What is a Republic?
This is a form of government in which citizens elect representatives to rule for them.
200
What city state is the birthplace of the Renaissance?
Florence Italy
200
What does Secular mean?
This is a word that is relating to earthly life rather that to religious or spiritual matters
(IOW: not everything is caused by God, but by nature)
200
Who was Dante Alighieri?
He was a great Italian author of the Renaissance who wrote the “Divine Comedy.”
200
What is the Capital Czech Republic
Prague
300
Who was William Shakespeare?
He was an English Renaissance poet and playwright whose plays show a deep understanding of human behavior
300
During what centuries or years did the Renaissance primarily happen?
From the 1300 CE to 1600 CE
(AKA: at the end of the Middle Ages to the Age of Exploration)
300
What Italian Family started the Italian Renaissance and why were they so important?
- The Medici Family
- They were so important because of their donations to important Renaissance men and the city of Florence. Without them and their funding, the Renaissance may have never happened.
300
Who was Miguel Cervantes?
He was the Spanish Renaissance author of the masterpiece Don Quixote.
300
What is the capital of Macedonia?
Skopje
400
What is Humanism?
This is a type of philosophy that tries to balance religious faith with an emphasis on individual dignity
400
What was the most important invention that was made during the Renaissance that made the spreading of knowledge easier?
The Printing Press
400
Who what Niccolo Machiavelli?
He was a Renaissance statesman and historian who wrote “The Prince.”
400
What is the Capital of Denmark?
Copenhagen
400
What is the Capital of Slovenia
?
Ljubljana
500
Define Individualism:
It is the belief in the importance of an individual’s achievements and dignity.
500
What is the meaning of the term "Renaissance Man"?
It is the term given to describe a person from the Renaissance that is skilled in many different areas.
500
What is a Fresco?
It is a type of painting that is made on wet plaster of a wall or ceiling.
500
Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?
1.) It was in a great location that was convenient for people traveling or looking to trade in the Mediterranean Sea
2.) It had wealth, and had bankers that were eager to invest money
500
What is the Capital of Bosnia?
Sarajevo