Renaissance

What were some of the benefits of the Silk Road reopening

Renaissance mean "rebirth" but what is reborn?

Why was Dante's writing different from that of the Middle Ages?

Which Renaissance master created the "David" and painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

Renaissance art work appears to be very realistic

Which wealthy Italian family ruled Florence during the Renaissance?

The Renaissance followed what time period?

Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa

Before Dante, most writing was in Latin, the language of the church

Why were Italian cities important during the Renaissance

A way of thinking & learning that stresses the importance of human abilities and actions

Who wrote the Renaissance classic "The Prince"

How did Marco Polo learn so much about Asian culture?

The Medici hired great artists to create works of art for Florence

Prior to the Renaissance art work was very simple looking and unrealistic