The Renaissance



The Renaissance

1. When did the Renaissance take place?

2. What killed at least 1/3 of the European population during the 14th century?

3. What attitude was associated with Humanism?

4. What made learning spread throughout Europe?

5. Who proposed that the Earth is not the center of the universe, but instead, a planet revolving around the sun once a year and turning on its axis once a day?

6. How long did Christopher Columbus ask for a grant to explore possible trade routes between Asia and Europe?

7. What did Martin Luther nail to the church door at Wittenberg?

8. Who was Donatello?

9. When Renaissance art moved away from religious themes, what became the center of attention?

10. Who are the most famous painters of Renaissance Classicism or High Renaissance?

11. What established the sonnet form in England?

12. What were major sources of inspiration and plots for many English authors?

13. To what does “Machiavellian” refer?

14. What were the predominant forms of church music during the Renaissance?

15. What was the main secular form of music during the Renaissance?

16. What was the main goal of a Renaissance marriage?

17. Why did the very rich get married?

18. How are weddings today different than Renaissance weddings?

19. What are the differences between a dowry for a wealthy family and a merchant?

20. What is contained in a bridal trousseau?

21. What happened once a woman was married?

22. What was the average life expectancy during the Renaissance?

23. How were children treated during the Renaissance?

24. How were children educated during the Renaissance?

25. What did a typical Renaissance family own?

26. During the early Renaissance, how did people eat?

27. When were individual plates and forks introduced?

28. What is the difference between dinner and supper?

29. What were some of the meat dishes served at feasts during the Renaissance?

30. What was an “Indian Chicken”?

31. How is Renaissance women’s clothing defined?

32. What type of cloth was used to make clothing for the different classes?

33. What are farthingales?

34. What were the trademarks of late 16th century fashion?

35. What is jousting?

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