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Ch7 Socials Exam
European Renaissance
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who were the Medicis? | The most famous, influential, and powerful family in Italy during the Renaissance. They were an important part of the country's cultural and political life for over 3 centuries. |
| How did the Medicis make their fortune? | Sold wool, silk, and were bankers. |
| Which Medici took control over Florence and in what year? | Cosimo de Medici took control over Florence in 1434. |
| Who was Machiavelli? | Florentine writer Nicolo Machiavelli was born in 1469. Worked as civil servant and diplomat for Republic of Florence. When the Republic was overthrown, Nicolo's enemies exiled him. Humanist- made "The Prince". |
| Who was Francesco Petrarch? | Italian writer and poet. One of the first Humanists. Spent lots of time and money collecting and correcting ancient manuscripts. Known as "The Renaissance Man" |
| Who was Leonardo da Vinci? | (1452-1519) Highly skilled. Painter, inventor, engineer, scientist. First to design helicopter, tank, parachute, and flying machine. |
| Who was Michelangelo? | Greatest artist of High Renaissance (1475-1564). Apprenticed to master at 13. Best sculptor in Italy, created masterpieces (David). |
| Who was Savonarola? | Spellbinding preacher of Dominican Order. Dedicated life to reforming corruption in church and society. Preached against Pope Alexander VI. |
| Who was Galileo? | Galileo Galilei born in Pisa, Italy in 1564. Interested in astronomy and physics. Made many discoveries including that the Earth revolves around the Sun. |
| Who was Artemisia Gentileschi? | Born in Naples in 1593. Achieved fame and independence through art. Made Judith slaying Holofernes- intense, illuminated light. |
| Who was Lorenzo the Magnificent? | Cosimo's grandson. Ruler of Florence from 1469-1492. Most famous Medici. Poet and musician. Son-Giovanni (Pope Leo X) |
| Who was Giotto di Bondone? | Developed rule of proportion. From Florentine. |
| Who was Filippo Brunelleschi? | From Florentine. Discovered law of perspective. Allows artists to add depth to pictures. 3D. |
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