Renaissance
What does the word Renaissance mean?
Rebirth
What is economic activity?
Work people do to earn a living.
What is insurance?
Protection against financial loss.
In what year did the Easter Rising take place?
1916
What is population?
The number of people living in a place.
Name one famous Renaissance artist.
Leonardo da Vinci / Michelangelo / Raphael
Give one example of a primary economic activity.
Farming / Fishing / Mining
What is a premium?
The amount paid for insurance.
Where did the leaders of the Rising base themselves?
The GPO (General Post Office)
What is the difference between urban and rural?
Urban = city areas; Rural = countryside
What new artistic technique was developed during the Renaissance?
Perspective
What sector does a teacher belong to?
Tertiary
What is an excess?
The amount you pay before insurance covers the rest.
Who was Michael Collins?
A leader in the War of Independence and key figure in the Treaty.
What is migration?
Moving from one place to another to live.
Why was Florence important during the Renaissance?
It was a centre of art, culture, and wealth where many artists were supported.
Explain why some regions specialise in certain industries.
Due to resources, climate, skills, or location.
Name one type of business insurance.
Public liability / Fire / Theft insurance
What was the result of the Anglo-Irish Treaty?
Ireland became the Irish Free State.
Give one push factor for migration.
War / unemployment / poor living conditions
Explain one way the Renaissance changed Europe.
It led to new ideas in art, science, and education, focusing more on human potential (humanism).
Describe one impact of globalisation on regional economies.
Jobs may move to other countries; increased trade between regions.
Explain why insurance is important for a business.
It protects against unexpected losses and helps the business survive risks.
Explain one cause of the Irish War of Independence.
Desire for independence from British rule / reaction to British control.
Explain one effect of urbanisation.
Cities grow larger, leading to more jobs but also problems like overcrowding.