Renaissance
What does the word Renaissance mean in French?
Rebirth
What helped spread knowledge and create books?
The Printing Press
Who discovered America in 1492?
Christopher Columbus
At what age did Michelangelo become an apprentice to Domenico Ghirlandaio?
13
What is Leonardo's most famous painting called?
Mona Lisa
What country did the Renaissance begin?
Italy
Who believed that the Earth is not the center of the universe?
Nicolas Copernicus or Galileo Galilei
What two empires did Marco Polo come across when he visited Asia?
Song and Mongol
What was one job that Michelangelo did in his time?
Sculptor, Painter, Architect, or Poet
What is one invention that Leonardo came up with that we use today?
Helicopter, Submarine, Tank, Machine Gun, or Parachute
Renaissance people studied the old thoughts of classical philosophers from...?
Greece and Rome
Who formulated laws on planetary motion?
Johannes Kepler
What was one new navigation technology that empowered explorers?
Maps, Compass, or Astrolabe
What is one challenge that Michelangelo faced?
Worked for demanding patrons, suffered from long hours of work and got health problems later on, emotional struggles, and worried about money/reputation
What is a Renaissance Man?
Someone who excels in many different fields of study; like art, sculptures, medicine, engineering, astronomy, geology, architecture, music, aviation, mapmaking, and mountain climbing.
The belief that human actions and works are important? (Focused on humans, not just God)
Humanism
What is anatomy?
The study of organs and their parts
The _____________ Exchange was the trade of goods, ideas, and cultures between Europe, Africa, and the Americas?
Columbian
What is one thing about his education or family life that we know about Michelangelo?
Michelangelo did not follow a regular school path. At about age 13, he became an apprentice to a painter named Domenico Ghirlandaio. There he learned drawing, paint mixing, and the basics of workshop life. After this apprenticeship, he studied classical sculpture by spending time in the sculpture gardens of the powerful Medici family in Florence. The Medici household gave him access to ancient Roman statues and educated men who taught him about poetry, literature, and humanist ideas.
Michelangelo’s family was not wealthy, though they were from an old but declining noble line. His parents arranged for his training when he was young, but Michelangelo never married and had no children. He stayed close to some family members and helpers throughout his life, but most of his relationships were with patrons, other artists, and several close friends. He wrote many letters and poems that reveal his personal feelings and relationships.
Tell me something about Leonardo's family life?
He never married but adopted a 10 year old boy.
About what time period was the Renaissance?
1300s-1500s
The Renaissance laid the groundwork for the ___________ Revolution?
Scientific
What was the Renaissance exploration era called?
The Age of Discovery
What is one famous work of art by Michelangelo?
David, Pieta, The Last Judgement, St. Peter's Basilica, or Sistine Chapel Ceiling
What did Leonardo do in order to hide his work from others?
He created mirror writing