Which of these are theories for WHY da Vinci wrote his notes backward?

All of these are possible reasons

cradled in the arms of the king.

What does this mirrored writing say?

Social Studies is my favorite subject

Leonardo wrote all of his notes in journals using

reverse writing so others needed a mirror to read them.

Leonardo studied the human body because

it made his drawings more realistic.

The Vitruvian man was a tribute to how the human being is

"able to fill any space they desire".

known for his rapid painting skills.

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Leonardo da Vinci Review

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1
A typical human leg is ABOUT what percent of a person's total length?
20%
50%
30%
40%
2
Which of these are theories for WHY da Vinci wrote his notes backward?
So the ink would not smudge as he wrote
To hide his ideas from the church
All of these are possible reasons
So others could not steal his ideas
3
Leonardo died
cradled in the arms of the king.
while journaling.
due to mysterious circumstances.
with a paintbrush in his hand.
4
What does this mirrored writing say?
Social Studies is my favorite subject
My favorite subject is Social Studies
5
Which of these artistic techniques did Leondardo NOT make use of
Realism
Perspective
Distortion
Sfumato
6
Leonardo is NOT credited for inventing
machine guns
military tanks
penicillin
flying machines
7
Leonardo was well known for his art, but also for
architecture
his inventions
all of these
anatomy
8
Leonardo is called Leonardo Da Vinci because
he made it up.
is mother's last name was Da Vinci.
his home town is Vinci.
his father's last name was Da Vinci.
9
Leonardo wrote all of his notes in journals using
a secret code so no one could read them.
reverse writing so others needed a mirror to read them.
invisible ink that only dye could reveal.
English so the people in his town couldn't read them.
10
What is this famous sketch?
Vitruvius
Viral Man
Vitrium
Vitruvian Man
11
According to da Vinci's studies of the face, the eyebrow lines up with the top of the...
Head
Nose
Neck
Ears
12
What is this famous painting?
Illuminati
Mysterious Smile
Mona Lisa
Moan Liza
13
"The Mona Lisa" can be found in
the Louvre, Paris, France
the Smithsonian Museum, Washington, DC., US
the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, US
Vatican Museums, Vatican City, Italy
14
"The Last Supper" is a great example of which artistic technique?
social perspective
religious perspective
two-point perspective
one point perspective
15
What is this famous painting?
Jesus Blessed Us All
Jesus and the Apostles
The First Dinner
The Last Supper
16
Leonardo studied the human body because
he was creating a book for scientists.
he wanted to become a doctor.
science was his favorite subject.
it made his drawings more realistic.
17
The Vitruvian man was a tribute to how the human being is
"able to fill any space they desire".
"a wonder to marvel at".
"a creation of God".
"unique and special".
18
Leonardo was an apprentice under the artist,
Michaelangelo
Raphael
Verrochio
Picasso
19
Which of these are reasons for the Mona Lisa's fame?
It was once stolen
Her mysterious smile
All of these reasons
Her realistic face
20
Leonardo was
known for his rapid painting skills.
a vegetarian.
right handed.
born into a loving marriage.
21
Although Leonardo designed extensive architectural designs, they were not created because
cities couldn't afford to create his designs.
his designs were too modern.
he didn't have the proper license.
his designs were not necessary

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