Questions-
The Italian Renaissance-
1. What does the word ‘renaissance’ mean?'
The word renaissance means re-birth. It was the time period where people re-discovered things and made advancements. One of the most successful invention was the printing press. It made books easier to copy and books became cheaper.
2. During the Renaissance, which two classical civilizations did the Italians look to for their
inspiration?
They look for inspiration in Rome and Greece. They had many beautiful buildings and art.
3. What development made it possible for the new culture to spread quickly throughout
Europe?
The printing press made it easier to spread culture throughout Europe.
4. Why was it possible for the Renaissance to take place in Italy at that time?
It was possible because the Italians were very wealthy. They could afford their own houses, hire people, and buy books, which was very expensive.
5. Why did Italian people admire ‘universal men’ such as Leonardo da Vinci?
The Italian people admired him because he was a renaissance man, or someone who was very smart and had many skills. He inspired the Italians to develop their own skills and talents.
6. Leonardo da Vinci was fascinated by the world around him. What would he have been
studying in each of these subjects?
He studied engineering, anatomy, architecture, botany, meteorology, and physics. Leonardo was also a very talented artist. He created the painting, "Mona Lisa".
The word renaissance means re-birth. It was the time period where people re-discovered things and made advancements. One of the most successful invention was the printing press. It made books easier to copy and books became cheaper.
2. During the Renaissance, which two classical civilizations did the Italians look to for their
inspiration?
They look for inspiration in Rome and Greece. They had many beautiful buildings and art.
3. What development made it possible for the new culture to spread quickly throughout
Europe?
The printing press made it easier to spread culture throughout Europe.
4. Why was it possible for the Renaissance to take place in Italy at that time?
It was possible because the Italians were very wealthy. They could afford their own houses, hire people, and buy books, which was very expensive.
5. Why did Italian people admire ‘universal men’ such as Leonardo da Vinci?
The Italian people admired him because he was a renaissance man, or someone who was very smart and had many skills. He inspired the Italians to develop their own skills and talents.
6. Leonardo da Vinci was fascinated by the world around him. What would he have been
studying in each of these subjects?
He studied engineering, anatomy, architecture, botany, meteorology, and physics. Leonardo was also a very talented artist. He created the painting, "Mona Lisa".