Renaissance Fair Question Sheet

Renaissance Fair Question Sheet

Renaissance Fair Question Sheet

Leonardo da Vinci (Inventor)

Adam, Diana, Vicky

  1. What three inventions is da Vinci most famous for?
  1. Briefly explain how each invention impacts us today.

William Shakespeare

Angelina, Emily, Mackenzie

  1. What is a sonnet? Why is Shakespeare famous for his sonnets?
  1. What are some of Shakespeare’s most famous plays? Why are they famous?
  1. How did Shakespeare impact the Renaissance and Modern Day?

Leonardo da Vinci (Artist)

1.List three paintings that da Vinci is known for. Explain the importance of each painting

2.How was da Vinci’s art influential? Explain.

The Printing Press

Abtahee and Larissa

  1. Who invented the Printing Press?
  1. Explain how the printing press works
  1. How did the printing press impact the world?

Titian

Tommy and Max

  1. Explain the details in Titian’s Allegory of Prudence, What is in the painting? Why is it famous?
  1. Explain the details in Titan’s The Rape of Europa, What is in the painting? Why is it famous?

Donatello

Chris, Anthony, and Yuval

  1. What technique is Donatello famous for using? What did it do?
  1. Identify 3 works of Donatello and explain their impact and importance.

Sistine Chapel

Shane, Kevin, and Mike

  1. Why was Michelangelo selected to paint the Sistine Chapel?
  1. Explain the process Michelangelo used to paint the ceiling
  1. What is the importance of the Sistine Chapel?

Food of the Renaissance

Nadia, Saigil, Alica

  1. What food did you sample?
  1. Identify food that was eaten by the rich and the poor? What foods did they have in common?
  1. What was the impact of food during the Renaissance?

Renaissance Fashion

Tianna, Bridget, Jordan

  1. What were some of the fashion trends at the time of the Renaissance
  1. Identify some of the clothes that people of different classes wore
  1. Explain how fashion impacted society during the Renaissance.

Closing

  1. What surprised you the most during your experience at the Renaissance Fair?
  1. What was the most interesting fact that you learned during the Fair? Why did you select this fact?
  1. After working on your project and seeing the projects of your classmates, explain how the Renaissance impacted Europe and our world today?
  1. Please vote for your TOP 3 projects, (most creative, best information, best design, etc.) DON’T VOTE FOR YOUR OWN

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