Famous explorers and sailors
Portugal developed new sailing ships and tools under his leadership
Henry the Navigator
Tobacco, furs, and corn came from which World? (New or Old)?
New
Spanish conquistadors searched for this
gold
Much of the Renaissance was inspired by the writings of what ancient group?
The Greeks
Cosimo de'Medici was a ---- of Renaissance artists, or supporter of their work
patron
This member of a powerful Florentine family patronized the arts
Lorenzo de' Medici
Horses, firearms, and olives came from which world (New or Old)?
OLD
In North America, was the major conflict between Native Americans and colonists gold, or land?
Land!
What's the name for the philosophy focused on human reasoning, not spiritual authority, as developed in the Renaissance?
Humanism / The Humanist philosophy
A Portuguese invention that made exploration of seas and rivers easier
caravel
Vasco de Gama
Conqueror of the Aztecs in Mexico, his sir name is similar to the main family in the film Franchise "Spy Kids" (if you haven't heard of it or seen it, that makes sense because it's 20 years old).
Hernando Cortes
Portugal became a wealthy nation because of trading what?
Spice
What are some traits of Renaissance art, as reflective of Humanist thought?
It's more realistic, and portrays humans as near-perfect (linear perspective is included), it's less religious focused.
Heavily armored Spanish soldiers who explored the New World in search of gold, and conquered along the way.
Conquistadors
This sailor discovered the West Indies while searching for a western route to China
Christopher Columbus
An Incan conqueror whose name sounds a bit like a famous Italian food.
Francisco Pizarro, or Pizarro
What is the name for the economic system in which nations measure power by accumulating wealth?
Mercantilism
What did Petrarch do that made him become known as "the father of the Renaissance"?
He wrote love poems in Italian that imitated the classic style. / He wrote poems not entirely focused on spiritual or Church matters / He wrote non-religious poems
The name for French traders who sent valuable animal furs back to Europe
voyageurs
This sailor claimed North America for England
John Cabot
The Aztec capital that Cortes conquered, and where Mexico City stands today.
Tenochtitlan
Columbus discovered the West Indies (or Caribbean Islands) when he meant to discover China. As a result he wound up finding some small amounts of ---what?--- but no spices.
gold
Name at least 4 famous Renaissance artists (from the lessons we read)
Raphael, Donatello, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo (Buonarroti)
AND / Or
Brunelleschi,
The Aztecs built their empire's wealth by collecting what from conquered people?
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