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What characterized the Renaissance period in European civilization?
What characterized the Renaissance period in European civilization?
A surge of interest in Classical scholarship and values
What significant astronomical change occurred during the Renaissance?
What significant astronomical change occurred during the Renaissance?
The substitution of the Copernican for the Ptolemaic system of astronomy
What was the primary focus of the Renaissance to scholars and thinkers of the day?
What was the primary focus of the Renaissance to scholars and thinkers of the day?
The revival of Classical learning and wisdom
Who coined the term 'Middle Ages' in the 15th century?
Who coined the term 'Middle Ages' in the 15th century?
What event in the 12th century set in motion the transformations that culminated in the Renaissance?
What event in the 12th century set in motion the transformations that culminated in the Renaissance?
What were some of the factors that led to the failure of the Roman Catholic Church and the Holy Roman Empire to provide a stable framework for spiritual and material life?
What were some of the factors that led to the failure of the Roman Catholic Church and the Holy Roman Empire to provide a stable framework for spiritual and material life?
Who were the predecessors of the humanist movement in Italy?
Who were the predecessors of the humanist movement in Italy?
What event in 1453 provided a major boost to the humanist movement in Italy?
What event in 1453 provided a major boost to the humanist movement in Italy?
What were some of the key features of humanism?
What were some of the key features of humanism?
What was the effect of humanism on European society?
What was the effect of humanism on European society?
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