Leonardo Da Vinci

Question 1

During Da Vinci's lifetime, what are 2 very important things that happened in history?

Accepted Answer

The 1st book was printed & Columbus discovered the new world

Question 2

What did Da Vinci's parachute design not have that modern parachutes have?

Accepted Answer

a hole at the top

Question 3

Before Da Vinci arrived in Milan, how many times was the previous ruler of Milan stabbed?

Accepted Answer

37

Question 4

This is 1 of the 600 pages from his notebooks at Windsor Castle. How much are they worth?

Accepted Answer

over 5 billion dollars

Question 5

How did Leonardo write?

Accepted Answer

left handed & backwards

Question 6

What was the first type of painting medium Leonardo used?

Accepted Answer

tempera

Question 7

What does Leonardo's last name Da Vinci mean?

Accepted Answer

of Vinci

Question 8

What flying machine did the Da Vinci parachute drop from during the test run?

Accepted Answer

hot air balloon

Question 9

Does egg tempera dry quickly or slowly?

Accepted Answer

Quickly

Question 10

What did the new Duke of Milan first hire Da Vinci to do?

Accepted Answer

design a bathroom drainage system for the duchess

Question 11

What continent did Adrian Nichols try out his version of Da Vinci's parachute over?

Accepted Answer

Africa

Question 12

What is the name of the most famous portrait painted by Leonardo Da Vinci?

Accepted Answer

The Mona Lisa

Question 13

Where was Da Vinci born?

Accepted Answer

Vinci

Question 14

What year was Leonardo Da Vinci born?

Accepted Answer

1452

Question 15

How did Da Vinci keep an eye intact for dissecting?

Accepted Answer

boiled it with an egg white

Question 16

Why was Da Vinci barred from learning Greek and Latin?

Accepted Answer

He was illegitimate

Question 17

As an apprentice, what medium did Leonardo Da Vinci experiment with to paint his first angel?

Accepted Answer

oil

Questions 17