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Renaissance

Scientists

Nicolaus Copernicus

Galileo Galilei

Why We Chose Nicolaus Copernicus

Important figure

His achievements were not limited to one area

He was not just an austronomist

He influenced many scientists

Why We Chose Galileo GalileiMulti-Fielded

Made technological advances

Considered one of the greatest scientists of all time

Helped improve discoveries with his technological advances

Questions

Nicolaus Copernicus1. What influenced you to discover

the heliocentric theory?2. What encouraged you to begin

studying astronomy?3. What were other contributions

that you had besides the heliocentric theory?

4. What did you study at the University of Krakow?

Galileo Galilei1. Why did you get into house

arrest?2. What were your greatest

achievements?3. What type of books did you

write?4. Did you ever imagine becoming

such an important figure in science, and why?

Philosopher

Niccolo Machiavelli

Why We Chose Niccolo Machiavelli

He influenced many

Many great works

Not just a philosopher so he could discuss his life

Questions

Niccolo Machiavelli1. What were some of your greatest works?2. Who were some of your followers?3. What is something your strongly believe?4. What was your purpose of writing “The Prince”?

Religious Figure

Martin Luther

Why We Chose Martin LutherVery influential

His ideas would provide endless discussion points

He has a degree in theology

He could discuss his life

Questions

Martin Luther1. What prompted you to become a monk?2. What was the beginning of your dislike for church

corruption?3. Did you expect the 95 Theses to spread the way it did?4. What actually led to your excommunication from the

church?

Writer and Artist

William Shakespeare

Leonardo da Vinci

Why We Chose William Shakespeare

Important landmark in in English lit.

Accomplished much throughout his life

Wrote many famous plays and poems

Why We Chose Leonardo da VinciHe can keep any conversation going

He would spice up dinner with his imagination and curiosity

He would draw curiosity and attention

He would also be asked questions

Questions

William Shakespeare1. How many plays did you

write?2. What was your writing style?3. When and why did you retire

from theatre?4. What influenced you to write

Romeo and Juliet?

Leonardo da Vinci1. What is depicted in “The Last

Supper”?2. Is there anything unique with your

notebook?3. What do you think helped you set

apart from other Renaissance polymaths?

4. We all know what you did as a painter, but what significance did you bring to the science world?

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