Renaissance Period Flashcards

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The Renaissance was a transitional period in Europe between which centuries?

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The 14th and 17th centuries.

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What marked the Renaissance period?

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A humanistic revival of classical influences leading to a surge in the arts and beginnings of modern science.

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Which country is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance?

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Italy.

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Why was Italy significant during the Renaissance?

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It was the first to recover from the Black Death and allowed for contact between the East and West.

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What ancient past surrounded Italy during the Renaissance?

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The ancient past of Greece and Rome.

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What impact did the Renaissance have on government?

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The rise of strong central governments.

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Who built the Santa Maria del Fiore, also known as "The Duomo"?

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Filippo Brunelleschi.

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Which family was the most powerful in Florence during the Renaissance?

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The Medici family.

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Image of Santa Maria del Fiore or "The Duomo"

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Leonardo da Vinci is most famous for his painting of the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper.

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Mona Lisa and the Last Supper are iconic works of art.