Italian scientist, mathematician, and astronomer who made many discoveries about the planets and the stars
Renaissance Period

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10th Grade
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Sarah Williams
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Galileo Galilei
Michaelangelo
Leonardo da Vinci
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Italian artist, painter, scientist, and inventor famous for his Mona Lisa painting
Michaelangelo
Johannes Guntenberg
Leonardo da Vinci
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Italian artist, architect, and sculptor famous for his paintings in the Sistine Chapel
Michaelangelo
Martin Luther
Leonardo da Vinci
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Inventor of the printing press, a German
Christopher Columbus
Johannes Guntenberg
Martin Luther
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What historical event is considered to mark the beginning of the Renaissance?
The fall of Constantinople
The signing of the Magna Carta
The invention of the printing press
The Black Death
Answer explanation
The fall of Constantinople is considered to mark the beginning of the Renaissance due to the influx of Greek scholars and texts into Italy, sparking a renewed interest in art, literature, and learning.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following was a result of the Renaissance?
A decline in the importance of cities
The weakening of monarchies
The spread of humanist ideas throughout Europe
A decrease in trade
Answer explanation
The correct choice is the spread of humanist ideas throughout Europe, as it was a significant result of the Renaissance period.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did the Renaissance view of the natural world differ from that of the Middle Ages?
The Renaissance had a more mystical view of nature
The Renaissance focused on the supernatural aspects of nature
The Renaissance encouraged a more observational and experimental approach to nature
There was no difference in the view of the natural world
Answer explanation
The Renaissance encouraged a more observational and experimental approach to nature
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