The Renaissance Flashcards
1
Q
What does the word Renaissance mean?
A
Rebirth of learning and knowledge
2
Q
When did the Renaissance occur?
A
14th to the 17th century
3
Q
List 2 inventions of the Renaissance.
A
Printing press and barometers
4
Q
Name four Renaissance artists.
A
Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michaelangelo
5
Q
Name 5 navigational instruments.
A
The compass, astrolabe, quadrant, lead and the hourglass
6
Q
What did the compass help to do?
A
It helped the sailors to know what direction they were sailing in
7
Q
What did the astrolabe and quadrant do?
A
Determined the latitude the boat was at
8
Q
What did the hourglass help to do?
A
Measure the passage of time
