[Solved] Which of the following is currently in orbit around the sun?

The Quiz: Which of the following is currently in orbit around the sun?

Artemis 1
Sputnik 1
Explorer 1
Tesla Roadster

Elon Musk’s Tesla Roadster served as the dummy payload for the 2018 Falcon Heavy test flight and became an artificial satellite of the sun. A mannequin wearing a spacesuit, dubbed “Starman,” occupies the driver’s seat of the cherry red sports car. The car and rocket are products of Tesla and SpaceX, respectively, both companies headed by Elon Musk. The 2010 Roadster is owned and previously used by Musk for commuting to work. Over the past four years, the roadster has traveled nearly 2 billion miles and completed about 2.6 loops around the sun.

The correct answer to this quiz is Tesla Roadster .

[Solved] Which city was the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance?

Trivia: Which city was the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance?

Rome
Genoa
Verona
Florence

The correct answer is Florence

So why is this answer correct? : The Renaissance began in Florence, Italy, in the 13th century, thanks to wealthy local nobility who supported a growing community of artists, architects, writers, politicians, and inventors — from Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo to Dante, Machiavelli, and Galileo. The city is home to art galleries, churches, and town squares where some of the most influential minds of the time made history.

[Solved] Which building is famous for its Renaissance frescoes by Michelangelo?

Trivia: Which building is famous for its Renaissance frescoes by Michelangelo?

Sistine Chapel
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Pantheon
Doge’s Palace

The correct answer is Sistine Chapel

So why is this answer correct? : Named for Pope Sixtus IV, the Sistine Chapel was completed in 1481 in Vatican City by architect Giovanni dei Dolci. The chapel’s elaborate interior is covered in frescoes by some of the most famous Renaissance painters in history, including Sandro Botticelli, and Luca Signorelli. Michelangelo’s paintings were commissioned by Pope Julius II in 1508, and they depict scenes from the Bible such as “The Creation of Adam” and “The Last Judgment.”

[Solved] What Renaissance church sits at the heart of Vatican City?

Trivia: What Renaissance church sits at the heart of Vatican City?

The Duomo
St. Peter’s Basilica
Notre Dame Cathedral
Hagia Sophia

The correct answer is St. Peter’s Basilica

So why is this answer correct? : St. Peter’s Basilica is widely considered one of the greatest works of Italian Renaissance architecture. Construction of the church began in 1506 under Pope Julius II and took more than 100 years to complete, finally wrapping up in 1615. Some of the greatest architects of the Renaissance worked on the building, including multi-hyphenate creatives Raphael and Michelangelo.

[Solved] In which city can you see da Vinci’s famous mural “The Last Supper”?

Trivia: In which city can you see da Vinci’s famous mural “The Last Supper”?

Venice
Milan
Rome
Naples

The correct answer is Milan

So why is this answer correct? : One of the most famous artworks of the Italian Renaissance is painted on the wall of Santa Maria delle Grazie,a church in Milan. Leonardo da Vinci created the mural sometime between 1495 and 1498. It depicts one of the most famous scenes in Christianity: Jesus’ final supper with his twelve Apostles. Today, the mural is still open to the public for viewing, though there is a 15-minute time limit and a limit of 25 people at a time due to its fragility.

[Solved] Which prominent Italian family has a Florentine palace named after them?

Trivia: Which prominent Italian family has a Florentine palace named after them?

Agnelli
Habsburg
Medici
Fendi

The correct answer is Medici

So why is this answer correct? : Chances are the Italian Renaissance would have looked very different without the Medici family. Not only were they one of the wealthiest families in Italy, but they also ruled over the Republic of Florence. The Palazzo Medici Riccardi was commissioned in 1444 by Cosimo the Elder, a wealthy banker in the Medici family, to serve as a private residence. It was the first of many Medici palaces in Italy; today it serves as a museum.

[Solved] What is the name of this famous fountain in Rome?

Trivia: What is the name of this famous fountain in Rome?

Trevi Fountain
Bellagio Fountains
Crown Fountain
Fountain of Wealth

The correct answer is Trevi Fountain

So why is this answer correct? : The Trevi Fountain is famous today for its intricate Baroque design, but the previous fountain that stood on the site wasn’t quite so grand. Near the end of the Renaissance in 1629, Pope Urban VIII ordered renovations on the fountain, but the project was put on hold following his death. Pope Clement XII restarted the project in 1730, finally finishing the masterpiece.

[Solved] What is the name of this ornate Venetian palace?

Trivia: What is the name of this ornate Venetian palace?

Summer Palace
Amber Palace
St. James’s Palace
Doge’s Palace

The correct answer is Doge’s Palace

So why is this answer correct? : Doge’s Palace was the official residence of the doge (chief magistrate) of Venice. Completed in the 15th century, the palace is also one of Italy’s most recognizable buildings, combining elements of Gothic, Moorish, and Renaissance architecture. Located in the palace’s Great Council Chamber are many famous Renaissance artworks, including Tintoretto’s “Paradise,” one of the largest canvas oil paintings in history.