The Renaissance: Rebirth of Learning
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How did the rediscovery of classical texts and ideas influence the Renaissance?

  • It reinforced the authority of the Catholic Church, solidifying its influence on European society.
  • It led to a decline in artistic innovation as artists focused on mimicking classical styles.
  • It caused widespread social unrest and wars as people questioned traditional values.
  • It provided a foundation for new approaches to science, commerce, and the arts, shifting focus to human interests. (correct)

What was the relationship between the growth of trade with the East and the Renaissance?

  • Increased trade brought new knowledge and curiosity, fueling the intellectual and artistic developments of the Renaissance. (correct)
  • Increased trade led to the decline of Italian city-states, weakening the Renaissance.
  • Increased trade was a direct consequence of the Renaissance, expanding European influence.
  • Increased trade primarily benefited Eastern civilizations, with little impact on Europe.

How did the Renaissance contribute to the development of the Scientific Revolution?

  • By reinforcing traditional beliefs and suppressing scientific inquiry.
  • By focusing exclusively on artistic and literary achievements.
  • By promoting religious dogma as the foundation for scientific understanding.
  • By challenging long-held beliefs and emphasizing empirical observation and reason. (correct)

What role did figures like Martin Luther and John Calvin play during the time of the Renaissance?

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How did Renaissance art reflect a shift in focus from medieval values?

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Renaissance and the Middle Ages?

<p>The Renaissance emerged from the late Middle Ages, building upon some aspects of medieval culture while introducing new ideas and values. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the works of writers like Miguel de Cervantes and William Shakespeare reflect Renaissance values?

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What was the impact of the voyages of navigators like Christopher Columbus and Ferdinand Magellan?

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How did the Renaissance contribute to the rise of modern nation-states?

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What was the significance of the heliocentric theory proposed by Copernicus and Galileo?

<p>It challenged established scientific and religious beliefs about the universe. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What is the Renaissance?

A period of renewed interest in classical art, literature, and learning that began in Italy around 1350.

What role did Italian city-states play during the Renaissance?

Italian city-states like Venice and Genoa facilitated trade with the East, fostering economic growth and cultural exchange.

Who were Copernicus and Galileo?

Astronomers who challenged the geocentric view, proving the Earth revolves around the sun.

Who were Columbus and Magellan?

Explorers who navigated the seas to discover new lands and trade routes, expanding European knowledge of the world.

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Who were Martin Luther and John Calvin?

Religious reformers who challenged the authority of the Roman Catholic Church, leading to the Protestant Reformation.

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Who were Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci?

Artists of the Renaissance, known for their lifelike paintings and sculptures of human beings.

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Who were Cervantes and Shakespeare?

Writers who explored complex human personalities in their works of fiction and drama.

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What changed during the Renaissance?

The shift in focus from religious matters to the interests and pursuits of human life on Earth.

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What kind of pursuits blossomed during the Renaissance?

A period in which commerce, science, and the arts flourished, marking a major cultural and intellectual transformation in Europe.

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What was the Protestant Reformation?

A major 16th-century European movement in which religious thinkers challenged the authority of the Roman Catholic Church.

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Study Notes

The Rebirth of Learning

  • Around 1350, near the end of the Middle Ages, Italian city-states like Venice and Genoa started trading extensively with the East
  • Trade led to increased knowledge and curiosity about the world
  • Italy spearheaded a resurgence of European learning known as the Renaissance
  • Renaissance saw commerce, science, and the arts flourish as people focused on human life
  • Astronomers Copernicus and Galileo challenged beliefs, proving the world was round and revolved around the sun
  • Navigators like Christopher Columbus and Ferdinand Magellan explored new lands and trade routes
  • Religious thinkers Martin Luther and John Calvin challenged the Roman Catholic Church's authority, initiating the Protestant Reformation
  • Artists Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci created lifelike paintings and sculptures
  • Writers Miguel de Cervantes and William Shakespeare wrote about complex human personalities in fiction and drama

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Explore the Renaissance, a resurgence of European learning that began around 1350. Fueled by increased trade and curiosity, this era saw commerce, science, and the arts flourish. Key figures like Copernicus, Galileo, Columbus, and Michelangelo challenged old beliefs and shaped a new world.

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