Scope Questions Flashcards
What is a city state?
A city state is an area that has been separated into smaller States and had their own political, economical cultural systems and a highly independent.
what is an example of a city state?
Florence
Who ruled over a city state?
a monarch or a king for example the Medici family ruled over Florence.
What are two examples of important scientific inventions from the Renaissance?
printing press= Johanes Gutenburg
telescope= Galileo Galilei
How were these inventions important at the time?
The telescope was used to provide everything so bold new theories an advanced scientific knowledge.
The printing press was used to spread widespread knowledge and quick printing of books which made books an active accessible.
Why are these inventions, or their modern versions, important today?
The printing press allowed the publishing business to grow and develop. Instead of having to copy tomes books were made easily.
The telescope help astronomers to see canvas ties and other things objects which will never visible before now the universe was no longer naked to the eye.
What was the Gutenberg printing press? How did it contribute to the Renaissance?
It was developed form of the olive and winepress. It was perfected in 1448. That lead mode was used to cast the metal types for making letters. It allowed the mass production of books.
What book was first printed on the Gutenberg printing press?
the bible
Why is the Gutenberg printing press historically significant?
The printing press made it possible to manufacture large number of books for low cost. It helped people to share large amounts of information. Widespread of literacy and develop communication and education.
Which famous Renaissance artists and architects have had a lasting influence on modern art and design?
Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael.
What are some examples of how Renaissance art techniques (like chiaroscuro and realism) are used in modern-day art or media?
photography, films, and video games
How did Renaissance humanism encourage the questioning of the church?
Humanism emphasized critical thinking and personal interpretation, leading people to question the authority of the church.
In what ways did Renaissance philosophers like Erasmus or Machiavelli shape modern political and ethical ideas?
Erasmus promoted reform within the church and education.
Machiavelli’s political realism influenced modern ideas about power and governance.
How might the Renaissance focus on individual achievement and human potential influence modern education and personal development?
The Renaissance emphasis on individual achievement laid the foundation for modern education systems that promote creativity, critical thinking, and personal growth.
Who were the Medici family, what city did they control?
The Medici family were powerful bankers who controlled the city of Florence.
