Leonardo da Vinci: A Universal Genius

Leonardo da Vinci: A Universal Genius

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, History, Science

9th - 12th Grade

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Created by

Mia Campbell

Used 3+ times

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The video explores the genius of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, highlighting their unparalleled contributions to art. It delves into the nature of genius, discussing how some transformative figures like Beethoven and Leonardo defy explanation. The video also examines Leonardo's life, marked by contradictions such as his pacifism and work as a military engineer. It concludes with the story of the lost murals by Leonardo and Michelangelo, and modern efforts using technology to uncover them.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are considered the two greatest artists mentioned in the video?

Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo

Vincent van Gogh and Pablo Picasso

Claude Monet and Edgar Degas

Rembrandt and Johannes Vermeer

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two paintings by Leonardo are highlighted as the most famous in art history?

The Persistence of Memory and Guernica

The Birth of Venus and The Creation of Adam

The Mona Lisa and The Last Supper

The Starry Night and The Scream

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key factor in explaining ordinary genius according to the video?

A single religious text in the household

Natural talent without any external influence

A strict educational system

Supportive parents and a house full of books

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one reason given for the lack of explanation for transformative geniuses like Leonardo?

They followed the teachings of Aristotle

They were born into wealthy families

Their brains might be wired differently

They had access to better education

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Leonardo approach his anatomical studies?

By collaborating with other scientists

By relying on ancient texts

By using the scientific method before it was popular

By sketching from a single perspective

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might it have been better for Leonardo not to have a formal education?

He was not interested in science

He was already a master artist

He preferred learning from books

He would have been influenced by outdated ideas

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What contradiction is highlighted about Leonardo's life?

He was a vegetarian but loved hunting

He was left-handed but wrote with his right hand

He was a scientist but rejected technology

He was a pacifist but worked as a military engineer

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