Engineering an Empire: Da Vinci's World

What was the foundation for the Renaissance?

• Art

• Architecture

• Engineering

• Literature

What resource was necessary for the prosperity of Siena?

• Water

• Gold

• Oil

• Coal

Which family led the way to revitalize Rome and made Florence the new cultural center?

• The Medicis

• The Borgias

• The Sforzas

• The Viscontis

What architect took on the feat of building the dome for the cathedral in Florence?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

• Raphael

• Filippo Brunelleschi

Where did Filippo Brunelleschi go to study?

• Paris

• Rome

• Athens

• Florence

Which Brunelleschi innovation is a cornerstone of engineering today?

• The concept of the Blue Print

• The use of concrete

• The invention of the steam engine

• The development of the assembly line

What were Renaissance architects forced to focus their attention on building?

• Cathedrals

• Palaces

• Forts

• Bridges

What former powerhouse in Italy is on the rise again in the 15th century?

• Venice

• Milan

• Florence

• Rome

The foundation for the Renaissance is the ______. Everything that happens in the Renaissance from art, to architecture, engineering, literature, all depend upon the city.

When the _________ were fixed and the water returned, the population boomed. And the city expanded with new construction.