Late Middle Ages
What 2 countries fought in the 100 Years War?
France and England
True or False?
Renaissance literally means, "REBIRTH", a time where art, knowledge, and individualism flourished.
True
A war is currently being fought in the Middle East between who?
Israel and Hamas (Palestine)
I was a popular English PLAYWRIGHT AND POET during the Renaissance. Who am I?
William Shakespeare
I was a German PRINTER who was the first in Europe to print using movable type and the FIRST TO USE A PRESS (1400-1468). Who am I?
Johann Gutenberg
There were many political, social, and economic effects of the Black Death (Plague). Name just one effect.
1.) general demoralization- crime rates increase
2.) decrease in the clergy-come into contact with the sick so they get sick and die
3.) decrease in the population (young and old)- 1/3 to ½ of the population dies
4.) increase in the demand for labor
5.) discrimination
I am credited as being the leading ITALIAN CITY-STATE and cultural center during the Renaissance. What city am I?
Florence
A war is currently being fought in Eastern Europe between what 2 countries?
Ukraine and Russia
I was an Italian Renaissance artist that painted THE LAST SUPPER and MONA LISA. I was also the best example of a "Renaisaance Man", as I was a skilled engineer, architect, sculptor, and scientist. Who am I?
Leonardo da Vinci
I was an Italian artist, painter, sculpter, and architect. I painted the ceiling of the SISTINE CHAPEL and sculpted the statue of DAVID & La PIETA. Who am I?
Michelangelo
As a 17 year old peasant woman, I led my country to many victories in the 100 Years' War. Who am I?
Joan of Arc
This family was a leading patron (financial supporter) of writers and artists during the Renaissance. What is my family name?
Medici
The heat of the oceans around the globe continue to increase. This can be attributed to what phenomenon?
Global warming (Climate change)
I was known as the "Father of Humanism". I believed the first two centuries of the Roman Empire to represent the peak in the development of human civilization. Who am I?
Francesco Petrarch
I was a Dutch humanist and theologian who was the leading Renaissance scholar of the Northern Renaissance movement in Europe. I supported the Bible's translation into the vernacular. Who am I?
Desiderius Erasmus
I was a very effective weapon for the English army in the early part of the 100 Years' War. English archers were able to fire 6 arrows a minute with enough force to pierce an inch of wood. Waht am I?
Longbow
I am a Renaissance intellectual movement in which thinkers studied classical texts and FOCUSED ON HUMAN POTENTIAL AND ACHIEVEMENTS. What is the name of this movement?
Humanism
Last week the north eastern seaboard of the U.S. was hit with a mild earthquake. In what state was the epicenter of the quake?
New Jersey
I was an Italian Renaissance author who wrote the book, "The Courtier", where I described the ideal Renaissance man and woman. Who am I?
Baldassare Castiglione
I was a Renaissance writer; formerly a politician, wrote "The Prince", a work on ethics and government, describing how rulers maintain power by methods that ignore right or wrong. I promoted the philosophy that "the end justifies the means." Who am I?
Machiavelli
At the conclusion of the 100 Years" War, Monarchs' power in my country increasesd and there was a growing sense of national feeling. What country am I?
France
The am an Italian Renaissance technique of allowing tones and colors to SHADE GRADUALLY into one another, producing softened outlines or hazy forms. What am I?
Sfumato
This weekend, The Masters Golf Tournament will be held in what U.S. state?
Georgia
I was a Northern Renaissance painter. You studied me in class. I was known as the "peasant artist." Who am I?
Peter Bruegel
I was a Northern Renaissance humanist, most famous for writing "Utopia." Who am I?
Sir Thomas More