Les. 28.a - Florence: The Cradle of the Renaissance

Why were more people able to read books during the Renaissance than in previous times?

Sandro Botticelli's Adoration of the Magi shows the techniques Renaissance artists used for

During the Renaissance, Florence was the European center for

Which characteris'c is most closely related to Machiavelli’s book "The Prince"?

What rich family ruled Florence for almost 300 years?

Why is Florence often called the “cradle of the Renaissance”?

During the Renaissance, rich families built private townhouses called

The architect Brunelleschi studied mathema'cs and ancient ruins. Then he designed a remarkable

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In his book, "The Prince," Niccolò Machiavelli advises rulers to

________ is famous for creating "David," a towering sculpture that portrays a youth on the verge of battle.

What building was the center of Florence's religious life during the Renaissance?

Which building in Florence do tourists visit because a famous author lived there?

Why is Florence often called the “cradle of the Renaissance”?

The powerful ruler of Florence from 1469 to 1492 was

What was the relation between the industries of Florence and its culture?

What is a mathematical discovery Girolamo Cardano made?

What is a unique characteristic of the dome of the Santa Maria del Fiore?

Which of the following was an achievement of Leonardo da Vinci?

What were most palazzi like?

What did Renaissance architects study and model their own buildings after?

During the Renaissance, writers began to write more about

Who was the first well-known writer to write in a native language?

Galileo’s scien'fic work on gravity and astronomy showed the value of

What geographical feature helped Florence become a trade center?

Which of the following is true of the Mercato Nuova?

What was an important advance by Renaissance painters such as Botticelli?

For the first time since ancient times, sculptures in the Renaissance made statues that were

People came from all over Europe to the Mercato Nuovo, or New Market, in Florence to

What powerful family controlled Florence for almost 300 years?

Florence became a wealthy city partially due to its location near the

What important change made literature more popular during the Renaissance than it had been before?

During the Renaissance, Florentines were greatly inspired by

During the Renaissance, Florence was the European center for

How was Dante’s work "The Divine Comedy" different from most medieval literature?

Which of the following is true of the new style of painting that emerged during the Renaissance?

The architect Brunelleschi studied mathematics and ancient ruins. Then he designed a remarkable

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How are Donatello’s and Michelangelo’s statue of David similar to medieval sculpture?

What might a person buy at the Mercato Vecchio during the Renaissance?

What were most palazzi like?

The "Divine Comedy" is an example of a