Documentary- Art
Renaissance Artists were influenced by the art of...
What was invented which created more realistic drawings, allowing for better design of buildings as well as more beautiful art?
Perspective Drawing
Which country lead the European world in exploration?
Portugal
What is the name of the leader of the Catholic church?
What was the key event which killed between 1/3rd and 1/2 of the global population?
The Black Plague
What made Donatello's bronze statue of David significant?
It was the first nude statue in nearly 1000 years
What was studied illegally by almost all renaissance artists?
Anatomy
Who was the Chinese explorer with more resources than the Europeans, why did the Chinese NOT discover America before the Europeans?
Zheng He, sought protection over outreach
Which European was the first to establish contact between Europe and the Americas?
Columbus
Ibm Battuta
What invention helped was the first to be patented?
The Crain! (Technically the boat Crain)
What phrase is used to remember the motivations for Exploring the world by Europeans?
God, Gold, and Glory
What was the name of the Treaty made by the Pope to divide the entire "undiscovered" world?
The Treaty of Tordesillas
What change lead to greatly increased crop growth in China?
The 3-season rice harvest
How did the vision of humanity change between the renaissance and the medieval age?
Humanity was no longer a vile creature, but one with ability and beauty and capability.
How did prices compare between the Italian/Muslim merchants and the new trade routes of after the age of exploration?
1/5th the price
What was the company which dominate Indian ocean trade, so much so it had its own armies?
The Dutch East India Company
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What are 2 causes of the renaissance as we learned this week?
Black Plague centered wealth, Scholars moved from Constantinople after its conquest.
What invention shaped history more than anything in 1000 years? Why?
The Printing Press, and why
Which explorer was the first to round the horn of Africa and make his way to India from Europe?
Vasco Da Gama
What was the effect of Chinese rule in Korea after they conquered them?
Creation of national unity, and the creation of a lasting animosity
Gold, Salt, and Slaves