Question

1. what were renaissance architects forced to focus their attention on building?
2. 15th century italy: what former powerhouse is on the rise again?
3. pope sixtus v and the popes that come after him feel the need to revitalize rome. to clean up rome, sixtus had all the vandals rounded up and ________.
4. many people think that it is with the renaissance that ______ culture begins. this period did so much to pull us out of a ______.
5. for the history channel, i’m ________. (you all know this answer!)

Explanation:

Question 17

Renaissance architects focused on classical architectural principles (symmetry, proportion, use of classical orders like columns, domes, inspired by ancient Greek/Roman architecture) and creating harmonious, balanced structures, often religious or public buildings (churches, palaces) with attention to geometry and aesthetic beauty.

In 15th - century Italy, Florence (or Venice, but Florence is a key former powerhouse in medieval/early Renaissance, rising again as a center of art, commerce, and political influence during the Renaissance) was a former (medieval) commercial/political powerhouse that re - emerged as a cultural and economic leader in the Renaissance.

Pope Sixtus V, to clean up Rome, had vandals rounded up and executed (or punished severely) to restore order and prepare Rome for revitalization (building projects, religious significance). Historical records show his strict measures against crime/vandalism to improve Rome's state.

Answer:

Renaissance architects were forced to focus on classical architectural principles (symmetry, proportion, classical orders, geometric harmony) and recreating the aesthetic and structural ideals of ancient Greek and Roman architecture, often for religious (churches) and public (palaces) buildings.

Question 18