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What was the name of the Italian navigator who journeyed to the New World in 1501?
What was the name of the Italian navigator who journeyed to the New World in 1501?
- Christopher Columbus
- Amerigo Vespucci (correct)
- John Cabot
- Ferdinand Magellan
From which city did Amerigo Vespucci set sail on his journey to the New World?
From which city did Amerigo Vespucci set sail on his journey to the New World?
- Barcelona
- Lisbon (correct)
- Rome
- Venice
In which year did Amerigo Vespucci embark on his journey that led to the discovery of the New World?
In which year did Amerigo Vespucci embark on his journey that led to the discovery of the New World?
- 1492
- 1510
- 1504
- 1501 (correct)
What was the name given to the continent that Amerigo Vespucci journeyed to?
What was the name given to the continent that Amerigo Vespucci journeyed to?
Which significant event is associated with Amerigo Vespucci's exploration?
Which significant event is associated with Amerigo Vespucci's exploration?
What is the primary focus of Machiavelli's work, The Prince?
What is the primary focus of Machiavelli's work, The Prince?
When was The Prince published in relation to Machiavelli's death?
When was The Prince published in relation to Machiavelli's death?
Who was Machiavelli seeking to advise with his work?
Who was Machiavelli seeking to advise with his work?
What historical event influenced Machiavelli's writing of The Prince?
What historical event influenced Machiavelli's writing of The Prince?
What is indicated about Machiavelli's views on happiness?
What is indicated about Machiavelli's views on happiness?
What key event does Juan Sebastian Elcano complete during his journey?
What key event does Juan Sebastian Elcano complete during his journey?
Which strait was discovered during the journey led by Elcano?
Which strait was discovered during the journey led by Elcano?
What was the ultimate destination of the voyage completed by Elcano?
What was the ultimate destination of the voyage completed by Elcano?
In which ocean did Elcano's fleet pass after discovering the Strait of Magellan?
In which ocean did Elcano's fleet pass after discovering the Strait of Magellan?
What major geographical fact was confirmed by the completion of Elcano's journey?
What major geographical fact was confirmed by the completion of Elcano's journey?
Study Notes
The Age of Elizabeth (1501-1513)
- 1501: Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian explorer, sets sail from Lisbon on a voyage to the New World, now known as America.
- 1504: Michelangelo completes his iconic marble sculpture, "David." Standing at 5.17 meters tall, "David" embodies the ideals of Renaissance art and the belief in human potential.
- 1513: Niccolò Machiavelli, an Italian diplomat and political theorist, writes "The Prince," a guide for rulers on how to acquire and maintain power. Machiavelli writes this work while in exile from Florence, after the Medicis expelled him from the city.
- 1513: Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese explorer, begins his circumnavigation of the globe. Magellan is killed in the Philippines, but his expedition continues under the leadership of Juan Sebastian Elcano. The voyage proves that the earth is round.
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Explore significant events and figures from the Age of Elizabeth, a pivotal time in Renaissance history. This quiz covers key achievements in art, exploration, and political theory from 1501 to 1513, including major works by Michelangelo and Machiavelli, as well as explorations by Vespucci and Magellan.
