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This family of merchants and bankers lived in Florence. They were art patrons and political leaders.
The Medici family
100

What was one reason that the Renaissance began in Italy?

Location, of the Roman Empire, the Catholic Church supported the arts, merchants began to appreciate art, they had enough money to support the arts, a spirit of adventure, exposure to new ideas from other cultures, trade routes, revival after the Black Death.

100

What was the name of the invention that allowed new ideas to spread throughout Europe through text? Who invented it?

The printing press. Gutenberg.

100

This painting by a Renaissance Man has a mysterious smile. What's the name of the painting AND who is the artist?

The Mona Lisa/Leonardo Da Vinci.

100

Author of Utopia.

Who is Thomas More?

200

This phrase was coined during the Renaissance. It was given to someone who was thought to be well versed in many subjects.

What is a Renaissance Man?

200

This Italian explorer was seen as a pioneer of the Age of Exploration. He is best known for his travels to the east (China and Japan) and his alliance with leader Kublai Khan.

Who is Marco Polo?

200

This form of written poetry was popularized by William Shakespeare during the Renaissance.

What is a sonnet?

200

This painting showed Christ surrounded by his twelve disciples. Name the painting AND the artist.

The Last Supper/Leonardo Da Vinci

200

A ruler should prefer to be feared by their subjects, not loved.

Machiavelli

300
This European ruler is well known for their refusal to marry in order to preserve their political power.

Who is Queen Elizabeth I?

300

What three subjects were seen as "core" subjects of Renaissance education?

Writing (literature), art, and science.

300

I am a Flemish painter that is well known for my paintings of biblical scenes using oil paintings on canvas.

Who is Jan Van Eyck? 

300

Name three differences between art of the Renaissance and the Middle ages.

- Anatomically correct figures 

- Mostly religious subjects (Renaissance) 

- Expanded color palette (Renaissance) 

- Emphasis on realism

300

Official name for the scientific theory that the Sun is the center of the solar system.

Heliocentric.

400

I am a Belgian scientist that is credited with creating the first medical textbook.

Who is Andreas Vesalius? 

400

What is the BEST example of a person that embodies a Renaissance Man from that time period?

Who is Leonardo Da Vinci?

400

The most popular theater in all of England. Many of Shakespeare's most famous plays happened on this stage. 

What is the Globe Theater?

400

This feature of Renaissance art was coined by Brunelleschi. ______________ perspective.

What is linear perspective?

400

Compare and contrast the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Give three examples.

Middle Ages: few social classes, more religious, more rural, more local economy, theology, clergy, obedience, guilt. 

Renaissance: humanism, individualism, more regional trade, more urban, growth of merchants, middle class, potential.

500
What was Machiavelli's ideal ruler like??
He was feared but not hated. He was respected but not loved. He did what he needed to do to maintain power. He felt the ends justified the means. He was realistic and ruthless but not out-of-control.
500
The Renaissance saw a revival of study in the "classics" in the study of literature. What culture(s) did these pieces of classic literature come from?

What is Greek and Roman?

500

This branch of Christianity began during the Renaissance and still exists today. One of the most famous followers of this religion during the time was Queen Elizabeth I.

What is Protestantism?

500

True or false: using gold paint was a key aspect of Renaissance art.

False: Middle Ages art

500

I am an invention that most modern people still use. Originally, I was so large I would take up an entire room; now, I am so small I can easily fit in the palm of your hand.

What is the clock?