Beginnings of the Renaissance
What was the renaissance?
A time of achievements in art, literature, and learning
What was Michelangelo's painting masterpiece?
The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
Which city is considered the cradle of the Renaissance?
Florence
What is Leonardo's most famous painting?
The Mona Lisa
Who wrote The Prince
Machiavelli
Where did the renaissance begin?
Italy
During the Renaissance, how did the status of artists change?
It improved
Which industries was Florence chiefly dependent on?
wool and banking
The head of the Roman Catholic Church
What was the name of Castiglione's book of rules and manners?
The Courtier
When did the Renaissance begin?
1300's
Which of the following is known as the most celebrated sculptor of the Renaissance
Michelangelo
Which was the most powerful family in Florence?
Medici
How did Venice become wealthy?
through trading
What was the message of Machiavelli's The Prince
sometimes you have to be ruthless to gain power
a democratic republic
Which artistic technique made paintings look three-demential instead of flat?
Fresco
What is the great cathedral in the center of Florence?
The Sistine Chapel
St. Peter's Basilica
Who was Don Quixote?
the fictional character who tries to imitate brave knights
Why is Leonardo da Vinci considered the best example of a Renaissance Man?
He was an inventor, sculptor, and painter
Why was Leonardo da Vinci important?
He demonstrated great skill in a wide variety of arts and subjects
What city is built on more than 100 islands?
Venice
What was the title of the ruler of Venice?
Doge
Which invention accelerated the Renaissance?
the printing press