European Renaissance and Exploration Period Quiz

Italian poet and scholar credited with sparking the Renaissance with his humanist writings.

A hub of Renaissance art and culture, fostering the Medici family's patronage of artists and intellectuals.

Italian Renaissance artist renowned for his sculptures, paintings, and architectural contributions.

The conquest of Constantinople in 1453 led to an influx of Greek scholars and texts, sparking the Renaissance.

Venice's strategic location and maritime power made it a key center for Renaissance trade and finance.

German inventor whose printing press revolutionized communication and helped spread Renaissance ideas.

Portuguese explorer whose expedition was the first to circumnavigate the Earth, although he died en route.

The Medici family were influential patrons of art, supporting artists such as Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci.

Indian city reached by Vasco da Gama, opening the sea route to Asia for European trade.

Italian explorer whose voyages initiated European exploration and colonization of the Americas.

Italian political philosopher and diplomat whose work explores realistic approaches to governance.

Italian Renaissance artist celebrated for his frescoes, including 'The School of Athens' in the Vatican.

Italian sculptor whose works exemplify Renaissance ideals of humanism and naturalism.

English statesman and philosopher whose 'Utopia' critiques society and explores alternative social structures.

Highly influential Italian painter of the High Renaissance, known for his frescoes in the Vatican and other works.