D.O.L. Historic Renaissance Figures

Fill in the blank: Shakespeare's influence is evident in many of the ____ words we use today.

• French

• German

• English

• Spanish

The most famous book printed by Gutenberg was ______.

• The Odyssey

• The Bible

• The Iliad

• The Quran

Which invention is Gutenberg most famous for?

• Printing press

• Steam engine

• Light bulb

• Telegraph

What was Leonardo da Vinci's profession besides being an artist?

• inventor

• Scientist

• All of the above

• Engineer

What was one of Leonardo da Vinci's contributions to the field of anatomy?

• Development of X-ray technology

• Discovery of penicillin

• Invention of the stethoscope

• Detailed drawings of the human body

Which of the following was a significant impact of Gutenberg's printing press?

• Rise of oral storytelling

• Decrease in written communication

• Decline in book production

• Increased literacy rates

What is one of the reasons Shakespeare's works are still studied today?

• They are the only plays from the Renaissance

• They were never performed during his lifetime

• They explore timeless human themes

• They are written in modern English

What is one of the reasons Gutenberg's printing press was revolutionary?

• It was the first to use digital technology

• It allowed for mass production of books

• It was the first to print in color

• It was the first machine to use electricity