18 Questions
What major revolution in religious thought occurred during the era mentioned in the text?
The Protestant Reformation
In which year did Johannes Gutenberg invent the printing press?
1452
Who was known as one of the first great writers of the Renaissance?
Francesco Petrarca
Which event marked a significant impact of the Renaissance on future generations?
Development of the Scientific Revolution
When did the Catholic Church lose a great deal of its social and political authority in Europe?
1520
Which Italian family gathered power and drove success in commerce, banking, and the arts during the Renaissance?
The House of Medici
Who was one of the greatest artists and inventors of the Renaissance known for works like Mona Lisa and The Last Supper?
Leonardo Da Vinci
In what year did Raphael, one of the great artists of the 15th and 16th century, die?
1520
When did Michelangelo, one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance, die?
1600
What major religious movement began in the Holy Roman Empire during the mentioned era?
The Protestant Reformation
Which event is associated with the peace agreement among the great powers of Italy in 1454?
Peace of Lodi
What did some historians argue about preceding the Renaissance?
The Proto-Renaissance period
Who is credited with the invention of the printing press during the Renaissance?
Johannes Gutenberg
Who was not born during the Renaissance period?
Copernicus
When did the House of Medici gather power and drive success in commerce, banking, and the arts?
1436
In which century did the Renaissance provide a background for the Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment?
17th century
What major impact did the Renaissance have on preserving ancient classical works?
Preserving classical works of Greece and Rome
Who was one of the first great artists to die during the Renaissance period?
Donatello
Explore the cultural and artistic renewal that characterized the Italian Renaissance, a period following the Late Middle Ages. Discover the renewed interest in Classical art, humanism, architecture, literature, and scholarship that defined this 'rebirth' of Classical Civilization.
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