Middle Ages and Renaissance

Question 1

What religion rose during the middle ages?

Answer 1

Catholosism

Question 2

What conflicts are most notable in the Middle Ages?

Answer 2

The Crusades

Question 3

Despite being termed the “Dark Ages” what developments did this period see?

Answer 3

Developments in agriculture, arhcitecture, and the foundation of universities.

Question 4

Where did the Renaissance begin?

Answer 4

Began in Italy in the 14th century

Question 5

What is ‘Renaissance’?

Answer 5

A cultural and intellectual revival that emphasized humanism, art, science and rediscovery of classical knowledge

Question 6

Who were key figures during the Renaissance?

Answer 6

Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Galileo.

Question 7

What were the contributions of Leonardo da Vinci to the Renaissance?

Answer 7

He was a polymath who made contributions to art, science, and engineering.

Question 8

What artworks is Leonardo da Vinci known for?

Answer 8

The Last Supper, Mona Lisa, Vitruvian Man

Question 9

What contributions is Michelangelo known for?

Answer 9

Sculptures like “David”, paintings on the Sistine Chapel ceiling and architectural work on St. Peters Basilica Dome.

Question 10

What contributions is Galileo known for?

Answer 10

Contributions to science and astronomy, including the telescope, scientific method, Heliocentric Theory.