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Renaissance
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What was the Renaissance? | A renewed interest in the arts, science, and humanities. |
| Name the person who invented the printing press. | Johannes Gutenberg |
| Who was Miguel Cervantes? | Spanish writer who wrote the book, Don Quixote. |
| What was the name of the Spanish fleet of warships? | The Armanda |
| Where did the Renaissance begin? | Italy |
| Who united Spain and financed early voyages to the Americas? | King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella |
| Who wrote The Prince, a book about politics? | Machiavelli |
| Name the Italian astronomer that proved Copernicus heliocentric theory was correct. | Galileo |
| The Renaissance was inspired by the discovery of what two ancient cultures? | Greek/Roman |
| Who was England’s most famous writer of poetry and plays? | Shakespeare |
| What are Patrons? | Wealthy families who donate money to support the arts |
| Who was Donatello? Name examples of his work. | A famous Italian sculptor whose works include St. George and David |
| Who was Michelangelo? Name examples of his work. | Famous Italian sculptor and painter. Works include the David, Pieta and the Sistine Chapel. |
| Who was Leonardo da Vinci? Name some examples of his work. | Famous Italian sculptor, painter, architect, inventor, scientist whose works include the Mona Lisa, the Last Supper. |
| Who was Raphael? Name an example of his work. | Famous Italian painter whose painting the School of Athens and Madonna are what he is best remembered by. |
| What was the Reformation and how did the Reformation movement get started? | A religious movement to reform the Catholic Church. It began when a monk by the name of Martin Luther protested his grievances against the Church for the selling of indulgences. |
| Why is Leonardo da Vinci often called the best example of a Renaissance man? | He was very talented and was skilled in many different fields. |
| How did Copernicus and Galileo challenge old ideas? | They both challenged ideas held by the Church that the earth was the center (geocentric) of the universe by proving that the sun was the center (heliocentric) |
| Name the Polish Mathematician/Astronomer that said Earth and other planets circle the sun? | Copernicus |
| Name the scientist who said all objects are held to Earth by gravity. | Sir Isaac Newton |
| What does it mean to be excommunicated? | To be kicked out of the church |
| What was the Inquisition? | A religious movement that began in Spain to drive out the non-believers. |
| In what country did the Inquisition take place? | Spain |
| What two groups of people controlled certain trade routes to Asia? | The Venetians and the Muslims |
| Who promised King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella great wealth, new lands and to spread Christianity to new lands? | Christopher Columbus |
| Name the explorer that America is named after. | Amerigo Vespucci |
| Why did the English ships rob the Spanish Galleons? | To steal their gold and riches but also to enhance the power of Queen Elizabeth |
| Why did Spain and England go to war in 1588? | B/C Philip II wanted to make England a Catholic country again and also to stop the pirates from robbing his ships. |
| Who won the war? | England |
| What actions did the Pope and Church authorities take during the Catholic (or Counter) Reformation? | They attempted to keep people in the Catholic Church by enacting reform measures. |
| What was the introduction of new plants and animals between the “Old World” (Europe, Asia, and Africa) and the “New World” (the Americas) occurred during the Age of European Exploration. | The Columbian Exchange |
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