Key People
Who was the French poet and philosopher who advocated for women's participation in society?
Who is Christine de Pisan?
What body of water is located to the east of Spain?
What is the Mediterranean Sea?
What was one significant change in art during the Renaissance compared to the Medieval period?
Painters began to sign their art.
Who sailed west across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492?
Who is Christopher Columbus?
What did humanists believe about education?
People should be educated and develop their talents.
Which explorer was the first to sail directly from Europe to India?
Who is Vasco da Gama?
Which country is located directly west of France?
What is Spain?
Name one technique used by artists to create a sense of depth in their paintings.
What is perspective?
What was Ferdinand Magellan known for?
First recorded voyage to circumnavigate the world.
How did the humanist worldview challenge the authority of the Catholic Church?
It encouraged people to question the Church and think for themselves.
Who translated the Bible into German and was critical of the Catholic Church?
Who is Martin Luther?
Name the sea that separates Italy from Greece.
What is the Mediterranean Sea?
Which famous painting was created by Leonardo da Vinci?
What is the Mona Lisa?
What motivated European explorers during the Renaissance, often summarized as "3Gs"?
God, Gold, Glory.
What was one belief held by humanists regarding individual potential?
Individuals have the power of reason and should shape their own lives.
Name the scientist who proposed a sun-centered universe.
Who is Nicolaus Copernicus?
Which country did Prince Henry the Navigator hail from?
What is Portugal?
What was a common subject in Renaissance art?
Religious subjects.
What was the primary goal of Prince Henry the Navigator?
To improve navigation and explore the western coast of Africa.
How did scientific advancements during the Renaissance reflect humanist beliefs?
They emphasized observation and inquiry over traditional beliefs.
Which Italian family was known for their power and patronage of the arts in Florence?
Who are the Medici Family?
Identify the Italian city-state that was the center of trade and culture during the Renaissance.
What is Florence?
How did Renaissance art differ in the portrayal of subjects compared to Medieval art?
Subjects were depicted with more realism and elegance.
Why did many indigenous people die after coming into contact with Europeans?
Due to diseases like smallpox, for which they had no immunity.
What was the impact of the humanist movement on social structures during the Renaissance?
It allowed individuals to change their social status through hard work and education.