Famous People of the Renaissance
He was a scientist as well as an artist.
Who was Leonardo Da Vinci
Most Italian Renaissance city streets could be described this way.
What is narrow.
The renaissance did not reach here until the late 1500's.
What is Venice, obviously, since the Category is Venice (you're welcome for the easy one.)
Most people in Italian cities worked for these kind of wages.
What is low.
In 1492, this is the name Rodrigo Borgia took.
Pope Alexander VI
His work included the Sistine Chapel Ceiling and the Creation of Adam.
Who was Michelangelo.
This is the city in which the Italian Renaissance began.
What is Florence.
This was the business area of Venice.
What is the Rialto.
Most people in Italian cities lived in these kind of areas.
What is run down.
He encouraged French authors to model their works on those of Italian authors.
Who is Francis I.
He was also known as "The Magnificent."
Who is Lorenzo.
This place served as a royal court, art gallery, monastery, church, and tomb for Spanish royalty.
What is El Escorial.
Venice was ruled by a few of these.
What is merchant aristocrats.
Despite their position, many popes during the Renaissance were not this.
What is religious.
He believed humans were not tied down by their past.
Who is Rabelais.
He overthrew the Medicis in 1494.
Who is Savonarola.
This became the center for painters and poets for Spain.
What is Toledo.
An official ruler of Venice was called this.
What is a doge.
This sculpture by Michelangelo depicts Jesus in Mary's arms.
What is the Pieta.
Rabelasis's main characters were two of these.
Comical Giants.
Savonarola was put to death for this crime.
Heresy.
This place is considered the first leading place of the Renaissance.
What is Italy.
The doge had to obey this group.
What is the Council of Ten.
These were built along the Loire River.
What are chateaux.
He made a translation of the New Testament.
Who is Erasmus.