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What does Renaissance mean? rebirth. What had an effect on the Renaissance Period? Printing Press. What inspired a lot of Europeans to go to Asia? Marco Polo's book. Which of these were considered problems the Europeans had with traveling to Asia? All of the above. What was the solution of Europeans getting to Asia since traveling across land was so troublesome? Travel across the ocean. What problems did Europeans have with traveling by ocean? lack of good maps and poor technology. What was a solution to the lack of equipment for sailing? Prince Henry opened a school of navigation.. Where was Prince Henry's School of Navigation located? Portugal. What were the advantages of the caravel ship? It would carry more goods and moved faster.. Before the printing press, how were books created? Books were hand written.. How did people create better maps? People studied journals of former explorers.. Lands ruled by the nation that won control of them is called: empire. Expedition is a trip with the goal of exploring. How did the European maps look differently than they do today? North and South America were not on the map.. Which are considered technology? All the answers.. What did Leif Erickson do? He lead Vikings to North America.

What does the Renaissance mean? Rebirth. The Renaissance movement was inspired by which two ancient civilizations? Greece and Rome. Which factor caused the middle class to grow and become important? More money which led to more jobs. What is a patron? Wealthy merchants that pay for paintings & give the artists a place to stay, food, and clothing. What areas of learning did the Renaissance focus on? Art, philosophy, literature, science, education, architecture. Where did the Renaissance movement begin? Italy. What is a humanist? People who admired the accomplishments of Ancient Greek and Rome. Brunelleschi was the... Architect of the dome of the Cathedral of Florence. Donatello was the... Sculptor of St. George. Leonardo da Vinci was the... Painter of Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. What is perspective? A way of showing depth on a flat surface. Michelangelo was the... Sculptor of the Pieta and David & Painter of the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Raphael was the... Painter of Madonna and the Grand Duke & The School of Athens. The Medici family was known for being what? Famous patrons. Morals, modesty, and manners were very important during theRenaissance. Match the advice to the correct book. II Galateo. Why was Isabella d’Este called the “First Lady of the Renaissance”? She was a patron, started a school for young girls, and collected antiques.. Jewelry, fur and silk, gold and silver embroidery, puffy dresses, colorful. What was the novel Don Quixote about? A man who went crazy from reading too many stories about knights.. Who was William Shakespeare? An English playwright, poet, and actor. Botticelli was the… Painter of the Birth of Venus

Which of the following does NOT describe the role of a patrician in Roman society? Majority of the population. Roman aristocrats were called patricians.. Which of the following best describes early Roman society? Patricians controlled the government but were outnumbered by plebeians. Which sentence best summarizes the role of the Roman Senate? The Senate was very powerful because they controlled Rome's finances, which gave them power over magistrates who needed money to do their jobs.. Where was the Law of the Twelve Tables kept? The Forum. Which of the following BEST describes the rights of women in Roman society Women had very few rights. What government position served as a treasurer? Quaestors. During times of crisis, how long were dictators allowed to rule? 6 months. Which of the following BEST describes how Romans viewed citizenship? They were very open and allowed outsiders the opportunity to become citizens. What valuable right did the plebeians finally gain after years of struggle and rebellion? The right to veto the decisions of consuls and the senate. Which of the following best describes legions and centuries in the Roman army? . The Punic Wars were a series of wars fought between Rome and Carthage. What was the office of the two men who held the executive power of the Roman Republic and commanded the army? consul. Who were plebeians? The common people of Rome. Who were allowed to become Senators? Only patricians

What does the word "Renaissance" mean? Rebirth. On what peninsula did the Renaissance begin? Italy. Humanism... focuses on the potential of humans to achieve . Which of the following is associated with Humanism? the ideas of Greece & Rome. Advantages of Johannes Gutenberg's printing press include all of the following EXCEPT: Increase in church power. Which of the following cities was an important center during the early Renaissance? Florence. Reopening of the "Silk Road" primarily allowed which of the following events to occur? the increase of trade and spread of new ideas. Florence, Milan, Rome were all Italian ____________ during the Renaissance City States. Who was the painter of the Sistine Chapel? Michelangelo . Who painted the Mona Lisa? Leonardo da Vinci. Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, and Newton were known for contributing what to the Renaissance? new concepts on the universe. If someone is devious and ruthless, especially in politics, they might be called Machiavellian. Which of these statements reflects an influence of the Renaissance? increased interest in the arts. wealthy patrons. What is the artistic technique that is used to show depth and distance on a flat surface? perspective