Venice & Trade
What kind of city was Venice during the Renaissance?
A trading city
What does prosperity mean?
Wealth or success
What is the main idea of a text?
What the text is mostly about.
Name one famous painting by Leonardo Da Vinci?
The Mona Lisa, the last supper
Who was Raphael?
An artist
Where was Venice located that helped it trade?
On the water, between Europe and Asia.
If a city is described as splendid, what would you expect it to look like?
Beautiful and impressive
What details in the readings show that Venice was wealthy?
Rich merchants and grand buildings.
Who was Albrecht Dürer?
A Renaissance artist
Who was Lorenzo de Medici?
a powerful leader and patron in Florence
What did Venice trade with other cities and countries?
Spices, silk, and other goods.
What does patron mean?
a person who supports artists with money
Why do authors include evidence in their text?
To prove or back up the claims they are making.
What is the painting of the Virgin Mary called?
The Madonna
Who was Isabella d'Este?
A noblewoman who supported artists and culture?
How did Venice protect its trade routes?
With a strong navy (ships and soldiers)
If an artist says a deal was deceptive, what does that mean?
it was tricky or dishonest
What is the main idea of this passage?
"During the Renaissance, people became very interested in learning about the world. Artists painted realistic pictures, writers wrote stories and plays, and scientists studied nature. Many of the ideas from this time are still important today."
The Renaissance was a time when people focused on learning, art, and new ideas.
What might happen to an artist without a patron?
The artist might not be able to create art because they cannot afford it.
What is the title of the book written by Niccolò Machiavelli about how to be a ruler?
The Prince
Name two reasons Venice became rich?
Trades routes, strong navy, and location on the sea.
What word describes the study of human culture, like history, literature, and art.
humanities
Why is it important to use more than one piece of evidence to support a main idea?
it makes the idea stronger and clearer
How did patrons help Renaissance artist grow?
Patrons paid artists so that artist could focus solely on creating new art.
Name one way Queen Elizabeth supported the arts?
She encouraged theater, music, and learning.