Renaissance Figures and Contributions

The video explores the Renaissance, highlighting key figures like Raphael, Copernicus, Lorenzo de Medici, Rodrigo Borgia, Galileo, Catherine de Medici, Ferdinand Magellan, Michelangelo, Shakespeare, and Leonardo da Vinci. It discusses their contributions to art, science, politics, and exploration, emphasizing the era's impact on modern society.

What does the term 'Renaissance' mean in French?

• Revival

• Renewal

• Revolution

• Rebirth

At what age was Raphael considered a master painter?

• 21

• 19

• 17

• 15

What was Copernicus's major contribution to astronomy?

• The geocentric model

• The heliocentric model

• The invention of the telescope

• The discovery of Jupiter's moons

Which family did Lorenzo de Medici belong to?

• Visconti

• Borgia

• Sforza

• Medici

What was Rodrigo Borgia's papal name?

• Pope Leo X

• Pope Julius II

• Pope Clement VII

• Pope Alexander VI

What was Galileo's significant improvement in astronomy?

• Development of the scientific method

• Discovery of Saturn's rings

• Improvement of the telescope

• Invention of the microscope

How many children did Catherine de Medici give birth to?

• 5

• 7

• 10

• 12

What was Ferdinand Magellan's major achievement?

• Finding the Northwest Passage

• Circumnavigating the globe

• Mapping the coast of Africa

• Discovering America

Which of the following is NOT a work by Michelangelo?

• The Last Supper

• The Pieta

• David

• The Sistine Chapel ceiling

What is Leonardo da Vinci's most famous painting?

• The Birth of Venus

• The Last Supper

• The Mona Lisa

• The Starry Night