he Renaissance webquest will help you better understand the time period in history known as the "rebirth" of Europe, a time following the Dark Ages. Use the following links to assist you in your learning. You will have targeted research to do at each link.Essential Question: Why is the Renaissance considered a turning point in global history? WebquestLink 1: Regent Prep Read the “Background” paragraph.
What time period did the Renaissance come after?
What were 3 areas in which Renaissance achievements were made?
In which country did the Renaissance begin?
Read the “Humanism” paragraph. 4. How was the focus during the Renaissance different than during the Middle Ages? 5. Which ancient classical civilizations did the humanists study? 6. Humanists also stressed the importance of the ____________________________.
Read the “Art and Architecture” paragraph. 7. What did using “perspective” in art allow Renaissance artists to do? 8. What kinds of Roman and Greek architecture did Renaissance architects use?
Read the “Artists” paragraph. 9. Who was Leonardo Da Vinci?
Read the “Literature” paragraph. 10. Who was the most famous writer of the Renaissance? 11. What was Machiavelli’s “The Prince” all about?
12. What is the word “Renaissance” French for? 13. Why do historians think the Renaissance is so important? (hint…this goes along with your Essential Question!!!) Look at this famous Painting 14. Look at the painting of the Mona Lisa, by Leonardo Da Vinci. This is probably the most famous painting in the world!!! Write down 3 things you notice about her and her surroundings. She appears to be smirking (smiling) – any guesses why?
The "Mona Lisa" Link 3: Playing Around with Size and Distance As you learned above, Renaissance artists used a new style called “perspective” to create the image of 3 dimensions in their paintings. Use the interactive perspective screen to figure out the appropriate guy to put into the painting.
15. Which guy fit into the painting correctly? Why?
Link 4: Da Vinci's Inventions Leonardo Da Vinci was a real “Renaissance Man”, meaning that he was an expert in many different fields. Many of his achievements came in science and inventions. Click on 2 of the inventions shown and fill out #15 and #16. 15. Invention #1 _________________________ What do you think it was used for? 16. Invention #2 _________________________ What do you think it was used for?
Link 5: Machiavelli's Quotes Niccolo Machiavelli was the most important political writer of the Renaissance. Choose any 1 of the quotes and copy it down. Then explain what it means in your own words.
17) Quote and Meaning Answer the Essential QuestionNow that you have completed the Webquest, you are ready to answer today’s Essential Question!
Why is the Renaissance considered a turning point in global history? ___________