Why were the Medicis known as "The Godfathers" of the Renaissance?

They controlled the banking and patronage of Florence.

Leonardo da Vinci is known as a "Renaissance Man". Why?

Leonardo was talented in multiple areas of expertise.

Why was Florence called the "cradle of the Renaissance"?

The Renaissance developed there.

How did the development of a money-based economy affect Florence?

Florence became an international banking center.

How did industry (growth of production of items to trade) relate to Florence's culture?

Wealthy patrons sponsored many artists.

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Why were the Medicis known as "The Godfathers" of the Renaissance?
They had many children.
Because...
The Medici family were extremely religious.
They controlled the banking and patronage of Florence.
2
The end justifies the means is similar to this concept:
Be courteous to all.
Just focus on the journey.
If you fail, give up.
Just focus on the goal.
3
Leonardo da Vinci is known as a "Renaissance Man". Why?
Leonardo worked for a patron named Renaissance.
Leonardo was talented in multiple areas of expertise.
The Ninja turtles are his main group of friends.
Leonardo had a horrible temper and hated making mistakes.
4
Why was Florence called the "cradle of the Renaissance"?
Most children in Florence had many talents.
The Renaissance developed there.
The Renaisance required a lot of wood products.
Most artists in Florence were young.
5
What do the following have in common: bankers, traders, patrons?
geography
politics
religion
economy
6
The following time period focused primarily on religious artwork.
Contemporary
Renaissance
Medieval
Classical
7
Who am I? I am a teacher you have at North Lake.
Donatello
Da Vinci
Griffen
Botticelli
8
How did the development of a money-based economy affect Florence?
Other Italian leaders tried to replicate Florence's success.
Florence became an intellectual center.
Other Italian city-states conquered Florence.
Florence became an international banking center.
9
What do the following have in common: painting, architecture, and sculpture
only the wealthy participated
influenced by classical ideas
required lengthy periods of training
depended on breakthroughs
10
Renaissance science evolved (changed) to base knowledge on...
observation
old books
engineering
religion
11
Who am I? I am known for the creation of Il Duomo - The Dome
Dante
Da Vinci
Brunelleschi
Michelangelo
12
What makes literature unique in the Renaissance?
varied literary devices
common dialect (diction)
shifting mood
varied sentence types (syntax)
13
Who am I? I wrote The Prince.
Machiavelli
Shakespeare
Botticelli
Dante
14
Who am I? I am known for the painting, "Adoration of the Magi".
Botticelli
Da Vinci
Brunelleschi
Dante
15
How did industry (growth of production of items to trade) relate to Florence's culture?
Brilliant scholars got rich writing books.
Industry owners studied art nd music in Florence.
Great artists became bankers.
Wealthy patrons sponsored many artists.
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Who am I? I am known for The Divine Comedy.
Botticelli
Da Vinci
Dante
Donatello

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