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What contributed to the decline of feudalism during the Renaissance?
The Crusades and the departure of nobles to join the wars
What impact did the Black Death have on feudalism?
Feudalism eventually collapsed, leading to greater freedom and more time for art and learning
How did the crusaders contribute to the Renaissance?
They brought back new knowledge in mathematics, science, astronomy, and medicine from the Arab world
What fueled the rapid growth of trade between Europe and the East during the Renaissance?
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How did universities contribute to the development of the Renaissance?
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What was a major reason for the wealth of Italian cities and states during the Renaissance?
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What major development occurred in literature during the Renaissance?
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Who invented the movable-type printing press in 1450?
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Which Italian writer penned 'The Divine Comedy' during the Renaissance?
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'The Decameron', criticizing the wrongdoings of the church, was written by which Italian writer during the Renaissance?
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