Age of Exploration (Important people)

Question 1

Amerigo Vespucci

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America is named after him. Expanded the worldview of global exploration, still important in modern geography.

Question 2

Vasco da Gama

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Sailed to India. Established trade routes, shaping today’s global economy and over sea travel.

Question 3

Ferdinand Magellon

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First to circumnavigate the world, (go around the world), promoting human exploration and scientific progress.

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Christopher Columbus

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Initiated European exploration of the Americas, impacting geographic politics and colonialism.

Question 5

What 2 tools were used that helped travel?

Answer 5

Astrolabe + compass

Question 6

What does Imperialism mean?

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Promoted expansion and control over resources, now influencing discussions on globalization.

Question 7

Marco polo

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Pioneered East-West cultural exchange, still shaping global trade today.

Question 8

Giovanni Bellini

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Painter, influenced with his use of colour and light. influencing modern aesthetics and visual arts.

Question 9

Aldus Manutius

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Advanced printing, making knowledge accessible, still shown in today’s information-sharing practices.

Question 10

Jacopo Palma

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Shaping gender representation in art, mostly women, relevant in modern art discussions.

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Lombardo family

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Contributed to Renaissance architecture, influencing Western architectural design.

Question 12

Andrea Doria

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statesman + naval; Shaped Renaissance politics, still relevant in modern international relations.

Question 13

Ottaviano Grimaldi

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statesman;contributed to Renaissance political strategy, influencing modern governance.

Question 14

Alessandro Botticelli,

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Painter;Promoted humanism and beauty in art, shaping artistic trends today.

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Leo da vinci

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Renaissance genius, influencing modern scientific and artistic change.

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Giuliano de medici

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Patronized the arts, finding a culture of artistic development still seen today in philanthropy.

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Niccolo Machiavelli

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Political philosopher who shaped political realism, still influencing modern political thought and strategy.

Question 18

Martin Luther

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They said he read the “Bible “and wrote a 95 thesis, since the Catholic’s misinterpreted the book. People began agreeing and made a new Christianity called Lutherism.

Question 19

Petrach

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Rediscovered classical texts, founding Humanism, which emphasized the value of ancient knowledge and human worth.

Question 20

Erasmus

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Translated classical books into common languages, promoting the spread of knowledge and laying the foundation for literacy.

Question 21

Michel De Montaigne

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Founded how to write essays; established the essay as a literary form, influencing modern writing.

Question 22

Francois Vete and John Napier

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Developed trigonometry and mathematical methods, laying the groundwork for modern mathematics.

Question 23

Nicolaus Copernicus

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he helped find the center of the sun. Along with making/founding the heliocentric mode revolutionizing our understanding of the universe.

Question 24

Johannes Kepler

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He formulated laws of planetary motion based on observations and mathematical analysis, along with the telescope and a model of the human eye.

Question 25

Galileo Galilei

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Discovered sunspots and Saturn’s shape, significantly advancing astronomy, though oppressed for his views.

Question 26

Francis Bacon

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Developed the scientific method, laying the foundation for modern science.

Question 27

Andrea Vesalius

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(it is said) He pioneered the study of human anatomy, enhancing medical knowledge and understanding of the human body.

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John Calvin

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Further developed Lutheranism into Calvinism and advanced the study of theology, (religion), influencing Protestant theology.

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francis viete

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. Made important contributions to algebra, advancing the topic of mathematics.

Question 30

michelangelo

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Renowned for his art, sculpture, and architecture, shaping Renaissance art and continuing to influence realistic arts today.

Question 31

Raphael

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Famous painter, and architect. Known for his paintings and architectural designs, greatly influencing Renaissance and Western art traditions.

Question 32

galielo galeli

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A scientist and philosopher who, after challenging Church beliefs, was placed under house arrest, continuing to shape modern science.

Question 33

Pope julius II

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Key patron of the Renaissance, commissioning Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling, which remains a cultural quality today.

Question 34

Prince Henry

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Patron of voyages of discovery. He would pay Portuguese explorers to voyage and discover/explore (pay for the travel). Sponsored exploration which helped in fostering technological and educational advances in navigation.