Which of these is most important to include in a summary of this Article?A.Leonardo da Vinci's varied accomplishments are all the more impressive when one considers that, although he did work as an apprentice to an artist, he had very little formal education.B.Leonardo da Vinci, an amazingly forward-thinking inventor and engineer, sketched detailed diagrams of a flying machine that would take off vertically, like a modern helicopter.C.Leonard da Vinci, a 15th-century polymath who excelled as an architect, an artist, an inventor, and more, was recently honored on the 500th anniversary of his death.D.Leonardo da Vinci is said to have purchased caged birds in the marketplace either to set them free or because he wanted the opportunity to scientifically observe the way they flew.SUBMITExtras

Which statement best describes Leonardo da Vinci’s role in the early modern world? A. Leonardo da Vinci's paintings led to many scientific inventions during the Renaissance. B. Leonardo da Vinci’s detailed anatomy sketches were most useful to those who worked with him during the Renaissance. C. Leonardo da Vinci was a brilliant inventor whose work couldn't be produced until science caught up with his futuristic thinking.

Which passage from the Article best supports the idea that people today have not forgotten the accomplishments of Leonardo da Vinci?A.For a person who was born in the 1400s, he had some very modern ideas. For example, he was a vegetarian who was deeply concerned with animal welfare. One story told about him is that he bought captive birds in the marketplace so he could set them free. He is said to have done this either because it pained him to see them confined in cages or because he wanted to scientifically observe their flight up close…or both!B.With the skill of an engineer and the dramatic flair of an artist, Leonardo also produced more fanciful inventions. For example, he created a mechanical lion that was a forerunner to today's robots. This invention was presented to the king of France in 1515 to the amazement of the audience. The automaton could walk all on its own—oooohhh!—and had a secret compartment in its chest that popped open—ahhhh!—to reveal a fleur-de-lis, the floral symbol of the French monarchy—oolala!C.The year 2019 marked the 500th anniversary of Leonardo's death, but his legacy is alive and well. This creative genius was a very big deal back in the Renaissance era. At that time, he earned the respect of nobles and rulers, and his reputation has only grown over the centuries. Today, he's admired by world leaders and everyday people alike. At a memorial event in May of 2019 on the anniversary of Leonardo's death, the presidents of Italy and France paid homage to the man at his tomb in Amboise, France.D.Some of the forward-thinking ideas in Leonardo's codices are backward in just one respect—the way they've been written down! Leonardo often used a method called mirror writing. He started writing at the right side of the page and moved to the left. This produced a text that was a mirror image of traditional writing. He may have done this to make it harder for potential snoops to steal his ideas, or to avoid smudging the ink, because, while this ambidextrous artist could write with either hand, there is evidence that he usually wrote with his left.SUBMITExtras

Leonardo da Vinci is a well-known historic example of a Renaissance figure who explored more than one field of the arts and sciences. Based on this sketch, in which of the following areas did Leonardo interest himself? Select all that apply.Text Alternative©Gianni Dagli Orti/CorbisMultiple select question.A)visual artsB)architectureC)engineeringD)aviationE)musicF)poetry

Which statement best describes Leonardo da Vinci's design for a robot?A.It was a mechanical creature that could move its head, arms, and torso.B.It was a machine designed to open the front door without a human's help.C.It was a spherical machine that rolled when guided by a remote control.D.It was a metal dog that could bark on command.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which Renaissance figure was an artist, a scientist, and an inventor?Multiple choice question.A)Albrecht DürerB)Johannes GutenbergC)Leonardo da VinciD)Martin Luther