Renaissance

Why were Italian cities important during the Renaissance

What were some of the benefits of the Silk Road reopening

How did Marco Polo learn so much about Asian culture?

Which wealthy Italian family ruled Florence during the Renaissance?

Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa

Renaissance mean "rebirth" but what is reborn?

Before Dante, most writing was in Latin, the language of the church

Who wrote the Renaissance classic "The Prince"

A way of thinking & learning that stresses the importance of human abilities and actions

Which Renaissance master created the "David" and painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

Renaissance art work appears to be very realistic

Why was Dante's writing different from that of the Middle Ages?

The Renaissance followed what time period?

The Medici hired great artists to create works of art for Florence

Prior to the Renaissance art work was very simple looking and unrealistic