Question

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1. which country lit up the world after the dark ages?
2. what happened in 476 a.d.?
3. what do the line of german kings who rule europe call their empire?
4. what kind of leader emerges from italy in the 12th and 13th centuries?
5. what is the foundation of the renaissance?
6. how many miles of the siena water - tunnels were functioning by the year 1345?
7. what are the two dominant republics in tuscany?
8. how much of sienas population died from the black death?
9. what was the revolutionary idea that took over florence?
10. why was it so easy for italy to look back to classicalism?
11. what does renaissance mean?
12. who was one of the wealthiest families in florence?
13. who built the dome of the cathedral of florence?
14. what roman building inspired brunelleschi to build the dome in florence?
15. how many pounds were lifted by brunelleschi ox hoist?
16. how long did it take for the dome to be finished?
17. what was one of brunelleschis greatest innovations that is still used today?
18. who is the father of renaissance architecture?
19. who does enea silvio piccolomini become?
20. who invades italy in 1494?
21. what was the significance of charles viiis new style of canon?
22. how did italian engineers combat the new canons?
23. what city benefited from the fall of florence?
24. where did roman obelisks come from?
25. according to many people, when does the modern age begin?

Explanation:

These questions pertain to historical events, figures, and concepts related to the Renaissance period in Europe, particularly in Italy. Knowledge of historical facts and context is required to answer them.

Answer:

1. Italy
2. The fall of the Western Roman Empire.
3. The Holy Roman Empire.
4. City - state leaders / Merchant - bankers.
5. The rediscovery of classical knowledge.
6. Information not provided in common knowledge (may need video - specific info).
7. Florence and Siena.
8. Approximately two - thirds.
9. Humanism.
10. It had a long - standing connection to classical Rome and Greece, with many ancient texts and ruins.
11. Rebirth.
12. The Medici family.
13. Filippo Brunelleschi.
14. The Pantheon.
15. Information not provided in common knowledge (may need video - specific info).
16. 16 years (1420 - 1436).
17. The use of linear perspective in art.
18. Filippo Brunelleschi.
19. Pope Pius II.
20. Charles VIII of France.
21. It revolutionized warfare with greater range and accuracy.
22. By designing new fortifications like star - shaped forts.
23. Milan.
24. Egypt.
25. The start of the Renaissance / 14th - 15th centuries.