Renaissance Influencers

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________ first proposed the heliocentric theory of the solar system.

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Nicolaus Copernicus

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________ were wealthy patrons who supported Renaissance art and learning in Florence.

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Medici Family

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Fill in the blank: ________ wrote 'The Prince', advising rulers to use power wisely (and sometimes ruthlessly).

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Niccolò Machiavelli

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________ traveled to China and inspired European interest in Asia through his writings.

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Marco Polo

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________ is known as the 'Father of Humanism' and revived interest in classical texts.

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Francesco Petrarch

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________ wrote 'The Canterbury Tales', capturing life in medieval England.

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Geoffrey Chaucer

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________ invented the printing press, revolutionizing communication and education.

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Johannes Gutenberg

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________ was a 'Renaissance Man' who painted the 'Mona Lisa' and designed inventions.

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Fill in the blank: ________ painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling and sculpted 'David'.

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Michelangelo

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________ was an early Renaissance painter who brought emotion and realism to religious scenes.

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Giotto