The Renaissance

What does the word Renaissance mean?

Which best describes the painting technique of perspective?

Shows the importance of people and gods, figures are often nude, in motion, and emotionless

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Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?

I united Spain, was an avid learner, and funded Christopher Columbus' trip to the Americas

I started the Anglican Church of England to divorce my wife and increase my power

I inspired many future authors, I wrote the Divine Comedy, a poem about the after-life.

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Where did the Renaissance begin?

I wrote 95 theses, and started a Protestant revolution against the Catholic Church

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I am a famous English playwright, who's credited for adding 1700 words to the English language

Shows the importance of people, gods, nature; perspective is used to create the sense of 3D

I invented the printing press, which helped spread ideas and increased literacy in Europe

I am a painter, scientist, inventor, I am the face of the Renaissance Man (I did the Mona Lisa)

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Which is not a characteristic of humanism? 

I am a famous artist who created the David, Le Pieta, and painted the Sistine Chapel

Which best describes the Renaissance?

My family ruled Florence, we were patrons of art, architecture, and scholarly learning

I ruled England for 45 years, promoted learning, and gave back to my people

I am the father of astronomy and was the first to say the sun was the center of the universe

Used to teach religion, focus on Jesus, no background, stiff clothing

I was a political thinker, I wrote a book that promoted ruthless leaderships

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When did the Renaissance begin?

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Which best describes the Reformation?