Why was the printing press so important?

Mainly because it helped spread new ideas across Europe.

What is a "Renaissance man"

"Universal man" - one who is versed in many subjects

Where did the Renaissance start and what direction did it spread afterwards?

Florence, Italy then spread north

Name three of Da Vinci’s “inventions.”

Bicycle, calculator, and diving suit

Philosophy/worldview focused human achievements & concerns

What 2 major historical events resulted in the Renaissance?

The Black Death and the fall of Constantinople

Who were the Medici family and what did they do?

A very wealthy family who owned banks

"The Prince" was a handbook for ruler which stated all of these except..

Always rule with the citizens in mind.

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1
Why was the printing press so important?
Mainly because it helped spread new ideas across Europe.
It was big money
Enabled children to learn more in schools
Encouraged book signings
2
What does Renaissance mean?
a fun fair
Rebirth
culture
love of art
3
What is a "Renaissance man"
a caveman of sorts
"Universal man" - one who is versed in many subjects
a very good writer
A very good artist
4
Where did the Renaissance start and what direction did it spread afterwards?
Florence, Italy then spread south
Florence, Italy then spread west
Florence, Italy then spread north
Rome, Italy then spread north
5
Name three of Da Vinci’s “inventions.”
Submarine, telephone, and he designed bridges
Bicycle, calculator, and diving suit
Airplane, sewing machine and hang glider
Helicopter, designer handbags and parachute
6
What is humanism?
A person
Philosophy on anatomy
Philosophy focused on human nature
Philosophy/worldview focused human achievements & concerns
7
Who wrote "The Prince"
Geoffery Chaucer
Niccolo Machiavelli
Leonardo DaVinci
William Shakespeare
8
What 2 major historical events resulted in the Renaissance?
The French Revolution and British invasion
The Battle of Hastings and Waterloo
The death of Caesar and the Fall of the Roman empire
The Black Death and the fall of Constantinople
9
Who were the Medici family and what did they do?
A wealthy family who were great painters
Kinda like the Kardasians of the Renassaince
A very wealthy family who owned banks
The royal family of the Renassaince
10
"The Prince" was a handbook for ruler which stated all of these except..
The end justifies the means
Always rule with the citizens in mind.
"To be feared is much safer than to be loved."
Power & ruthlessness were more important than idealism

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