History - Renaissance

Question 1

Name two important scientific inventions from the Renaissance.

Answer 1

Printing Press (c. 1440) - Johannes Gutenberg
Telescope (1608) - Hans Lippershey, improved by Galileo Galilei
Microscope (1590s) - Zacharias Janssen
Thermometer (c. 1592) - Galileo Galilei
Barometer (1643) - Evangelista Torricelli
Anemometer (c. 1450) - Leon Battista Alberti
Pendulum Clock (c. 1656) - Christiaan Huygens
Hygrometer (c. 1664) - Johann Heinrich Lambert

Question 2

Why were Renaissance inventions important at the time?

Answer 2

They advanced knowledge in astronomy, biology, and other sciences, leading to significant developments in understanding the natural world.

Question 3

What was the Gutenberg printing press, and how did it contribute to the Renaissance?

Answer 3

It was a printing device that revolutionized the production of books, making literature more accessible and promoting literacy. While acting like the internet today (spreading the information)

Question 4

What was the first book printed on the Gutenberg printing press?

Answer 4

The Gutenberg Bible.

Question 5

Why is the Gutenberg printing press historically significant?

Answer 5

It facilitated the spread of ideas, contributing to the Reformation and the advancement of knowledge.

Question 6

What are some key features of Renaissance art that differentiate it from Middle Ages art?

Answer 6

Use of perspective, realism, and human emotion.

Question 7

Name a famous Renaissance artist who has influenced modern art.

Answer 7

Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo
Raphael
Titian
Botticelli
Albrecht Dürer
Caravaggio

Question 8

What were some differences between medieval art and Renaissance art?

Answer 8

Renaissance art: more depth, brighter colours, more blending, realism.

Medieval art: less depth more saturated colours, little to no blending, images mostly out of proportion.

Question 9

What is humanism, and how did it influence Renaissance thought?

Answer 9

Humanism is a philosophical movement that emphasized the value of human potential and achievements, leading to a focus on individualism and classical learning.

Question 10

How did Renaissance humanism encourage questioning of the church?

Answer 10

It promoted critical thinking and the examination of traditional beliefs, leading to a more secular worldview.

Question 11

How did philosophers like Erasmus and Machiavelli shape modern ideas?

Answer 11

Erasmus promoted education and moral philosophy, while Machiavelli influenced political theory with pragmatic approaches to governance.

Question 12

In what ways does the Renaissance focus on individual achievement influence modern education?

Answer 12

It encourages personal development, critical thinking, and the pursuit of knowledge.

Question 13

Who were the Medici family, and what city did they control?

Answer 13

A: The Medici family were a powerful banking (some techniques still used today)dynasty that controlled Florence.

Question 14

What techniques are still used today that were invented by the Medici family?

Answer 14

Double-book keeping, Banking Institutions, Letters of Credit, Investment Strategies, Currency Exchange, Banking Networks

Question 15

How did the Medici family’s wealth contribute to the arts during the Renaissance?

Answer 15

Their financial support enabled artists to create significant works and fostered a vibrant cultural environment.

Question 16

What key projects or artists did the Medici family support?

Answer 16

They supported artists like Michelangelo and Botticelli, which significantly impacted Renaissance art.

Question 17

In what ways did the Medici family influence politics and society in Florence

Answer 17

They used their wealth and influence to shape political alliances, patronize the arts, and promote civic initiatives.

Question 18

How did the Medici family promote education and scientific discoveries during the Renaissance?

Answer 18

They funded universities, libraries, and supported scholars, contributing to advancements in various fields of knowledge.