Renaissance

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What does the term "Renaissance" mean?

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renewal or rebirth; awakening after Middle Ages

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Where did the Renaissance begin?

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Italy

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Describe two ways the Medici family influenced Renaissance Florence.

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Control of city government; patronage of arts; banking influence

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Which industries were Florence's most successful during the Renaissance?

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Banking
Textiles

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Explain the significance of Mediterranean trade to Italian cities during the Renaissance.

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Role of ports like Genoa and Venice; types of goods traded; economic impact

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Which artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

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Michelangelo Buonarroti

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Who was known for transforming the female figure into a protagonist of elegant beauty?

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Sandro Botticelli

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Renaissance artists mentioned in the text and their contributions to art.

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Fra Filippo Lippi

Piero della Francesca

Sandro Botticelli

Michelangelo Buonarroti

Filippo Brunellesch

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The artwork "The Birth of Venus" was created by:

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Sandro Botticelli

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Architectural achievement of Filippo Brunelleschi and explain its importance.

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Accomplished architectural feats, such as the Cathedral of Sata Maria del Fiore dome.