Who painted the "Mona Lisa"?
Leonardo da Vinci.
Who wrote "The Divine Comedy"?
Dante Alighieri
Who proposed the heliocentric model of the universe?
Nicolaus Copernicus
What structure is considered a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture in Florence?
The Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore)
Who is considered the most important composer of the early Renaissance?
Josquin des Prez
What technique did Renaissance artists use to create the illusion of depth?
Linear perspective
Which English playwright is often referred to as the greatest writer in the English language?
William Shakespeare
Which scientist is known for his work on the laws of planetary motion?
Johannes Kepler
Who designed the dome of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City?
Michelangelo
What is the term for the vocal style that became popular in the Renaissance, characterized by multiple independent melodies?
Polyphony
Which artist is known for the frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo
What is the title of Machiavelli's political treatise on power?
"The Prince"
What was the title of Galileo's work that supported heliocentrism?
"Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems"
What architectural style did Renaissance architects revive?
Classical (Greek and Roman) architecture
Which musical instrument became prominent during the Renaissance?
Lute
What is the name of the sculpture depicting a biblical hero created by Michelangelo?
David
Who authored the collection of essays titled "The Essays"?
Michel de Montaigne
Who is often called the father of modern anatomy?
Andreas Vesalius
Which architect is known for his work on the Palazzo Medici?
Michelozzo di Bartolomeo
Who wrote "Missa Papae Marcelli," a significant mass of the Renaissance?
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
Which artist is famous for his use of chiaroscuro in painting?
Caravaggio
Which Italian poet wrote "Orlando Furioso"?
Ludovico Ariosto
Which philosopher is known for his contributions to empiricism during the Renaissance?
Francis Bacon
What is the name of the famous bridge in Venice designed by Antonio da Ponte?
The Rialto Bridge
What form of music emerged during the Renaissance, characterized by its focus on secular themes?
Madrigal