Renaissance
Define the term renaissance.
Rebirth
This person studied astronomy. He even went as far to create the first telescope.
Galileo
This instrument was used to tell the direction during the renaissance period.
Compass
Where were sailors afraid to sail far away from their home.
Many believed that the ocean had large creatures that would attack ship.
Others believe that if you reach the horizon you would reach the end of the world and they will fall off.
This organization was very powerful and they tried to stop people from thinking and having ideas.
The Church
When did the renaissance occurred?
1500 AD
This person painted the Mona Lisa.![]()
Leonardo Di Vinci
This instrument was used measure to tell the position of the ship.
Quadrant or a Astrolobe
This person wrote the play Romeo and Juliet.
William Shakespeare
What was life for women during the renaissance period?
A woman job was to stay at home and have babies.
In which continent did the Renaissance start?
Europe
This person painted in the Sistine chapel in Rome. He also sculpt a statue of David and Jesus Crucifixion.
Micheangelo
This instrument was used to tell the time during the renaissance period.
Hourglass
The caravel ship had a certain shape sail which made the ship move faster.
triangle
During the Renaissance period which two countries competed to explore the world in search of riches and territories.
Spain and Portugal
In which country, did the renaissance period begin?
Italy
He helped to spread knowledge by creating the first printing press.
Johannes Gutenburg
This instrument was used to measure depth.
Throwing lead
The name of a larger war ship during the renaissance period.
Carrack
What does the term explorer means?
A person who investigate an area that is unknown.
What was the period called before the renaissance? And what was life like for these persons during this time period?
Medieval period or the middle ages. Living was hard, many persons live in preparation to die.
This person improved ship building, maps and navigational tools.
Sir. Henry the Navigator
This instrument was used the speed of the ship.
log
Which country was famous for ship building and navigation?
Portual
How did the renaissance period made it possible for Columbus to reach the New World?
He was able to study about navigation and navigational in Portugal. He was able to study from books which were printed from the printing press. Improvements with the navigational tools made it possible.