The Renaissance: introductory slideshow

A Time Machine Journey to Renaissance Florence | Introductory PowerPoint | Student Workpack | Teacher Answers | Factual Test for Students

Note: this replaces an older version of the game that can still be found here.

A major multimedia simulation which can be played over several hours to provide students with a thorough grounding in the major personalities, events and developments in Renaissance Florence. In this simulation, your mission is to meet the artist Leonardo da Vinci, obtain his famous painting the Mona Lisa, and then bring it to Lorenzo the Magnificent, the most powerful man in Florence.This may sound simple, but he will only give you the painting in return for an object he wants. And to get hold of this, you will need to make lots of trades along the way by speaking to many famous Renaissance figures. As you journey around the landscape of Renaissance Florence, complete the tasks in the workpack. This will help you build a map of the city, locate the main characters you need to interact with, and to obtain the objects and knowledge you need to complete the mission successfully.