The Renaissance
The great cathedral in the center of Florence?
The Duomo
Where did the Renaissance begin?
Italy
Which industries was Florence chiefly depended on?
Wool and banking
Which city is built on more than one hundred islands?
Venice
Definition of prior
A priest who helps lead a monastery.
Which was the most powerful family in Florence?
Medici
The most important church in Rome is
St. Peter’s Basilica
A person who trains for a job or skill by working under the supervision and guidance of an expert in the field is…
An apprentice
Define chateau
A French castle or large country house
A person who prepares and sells medicines.
An apothecary
What was the Renaissance?
A time of achievements in art, literature, and learning
What was the message of Machiavelli’s The Prince.
Ruling properly sometimes requires ruthlessness.
Define fresco
A type of painting made on wet paint
How did Venice become wealthy?
Through trade
Why is Leonardo da Vinci considered the best example of Renaissance man
He was an inventor, sculptor, and painter
Which of the following best describes the importance of Leonardo da Vinci?
He demonstrated great skill in a wide variety of arts and subjects.
A person who gives money or other support to someone, such as an artist
Patron
Define diplomacy
The tactful management of relationships between two or more parties or countries.
Mona Lisa
Leonardo’s most famous painting
Who is Don Quixote
The fictional character who tries to imitate brave nights.
During the Renaissance, the status of artists
Improved
Who is the head of Roman Catholic Church?
The pope
Which invention accelerated the Renaissance?
Printing press
A small body of water that is connected to a larger one.
A lagoon
Baldassare Castiglione sets out rules for Renaissance manners for gentlemen and ladies in…
The Courtier