Renaissance
Occurred during what centuries?
14-16 centuries
The birthplace of the Renaissance
Italy
Famous painter and sculptor who painted the ceiling of the Sistene Chapel in the Vatican and statue of David
Michaelangelo
What is the definition of renaissance?
"rebirth"; following the Middle Ages, a movement that centered on the revival of interest in the classical learning of Greece and Rome.
What are some concerns related to the potential merger of Nepon Steel and US Steel?
a. Increase in coffee prices
b. Job security and union protections
c. Environmental impact of coffee production
d. The history of the village of Gonier
b. Job security and union protections
Began studying the writings and works of the Greeks and Romans
Philosophy that all people should strive to be educated learn the classical arts, literature, and science
Looked for realism and human emotion in art
Humanism
Ancient Greece and Rome
Italian painter and sculptor and engineer and scientist and architect
Leonardo Da Vinci
What is the definition of Lutherans?
a member of a Protestant church founded on the teachings of Martin Luther
What controversial action did the El Salvador government take to reduce gang violence?
a. Increased police presence
b. Suspended some constitutional freedoms
c. Built new schools
d. Improved public transportation
b. Suspended some constitutional freedoms
Who is considered the Father of Humanism?
Petrarch
Government: republic
Citizens elected their own leaders.
Renaissance began there around 1350-1400
Known for its textile production and as a banking center.
Florence
95 Thesis, posted in 1517, led to religious reform in Germany, denied papal power and absolutist rule. Claimed there were only 2 sacraments: baptism and communion.
Martin Luther
What is the definition of Silk Road?
An ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean Sea extending some 6,440 km (4,000 mi) and linking China with the Roman Empire. Marco Polo followed the route on his journey to Cathay.
What is the Dolomiten Man?
a. A type of extreme sports competition
b. A mountain in Austria
c. A famous athlete
d. A race car driver
a. A type of extreme sports competition
What events led up to the end of the Middle Ages?
(Name at least 1)
The Black Death
Ottoman Turks take Constantinople in 1453
Church Problems
Hundred Years War
Sforza family took over in 1450, bringing peace to the region.
Famous for its metalwork, including suits of armor.
Milan
(1564 - 1616) English poet and playwright considered one of the greatest writers of the English language; works include Julius Caesar, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, and Hamlet.
William Shakespeare
What is the definition of Humansim?
A Renaissance intellectual movement in which thinkers studied classical texts and focused on human potential and achievements
What time did the first plane strike the North Tower of the World Trade Center?
a. 8:30 a.m.
b. 8:46 a.m.
c. 9:03 a.m.
d. 9:37 a.m.
b. 8:46 a.m.
Describe what happened during the Renaissance
An age in which artistic, social, scientific and political thought in new directions.
Rediscovery of the Greek and Roman tradition helped artists reproduce visual images accurately.
Marks the entry of civilization into “modern times”, the period in which we live in today
Where Michealangelo painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
Venetian merchant and traveler. His accounts of his travels to China offered Europeans a firsthand view of Asian lands and stimulated interest in Asian trade.
Marco Polo
What is the definition of federalism?
A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments
What category was Typhoon Yagi when it made landfall in Vietnam?
a. Category 1
b. Category 2
c. Category 3
d. Category 4
d. Category 4