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Renaissance and Humanism

History ⇒ World History

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Describe one way in which the invention of the printing press contributed to the spread of Renaissance ideas.
Describe the impact of Renaissance humanism on education.
Describe the influence of classical antiquity on Renaissance thinkers.
Explain how Renaissance humanism differed from the religious outlook of the Middle Ages.
Explain the concept of 'individualism' as it emerged during the Renaissance.
Explain the role of women during the Renaissance period.
Explain the significance of perspective in Renaissance art.
How did the Renaissance contribute to the Age of Exploration?
Name one major invention during the Renaissance that revolutionized the spread of knowledge.
Name the author of 'Utopia', a work that reflects Renaissance humanist ideals.
The Renaissance period is generally considered to have started in which century?
The Renaissance was inspired by the rediscovery of which two ancient civilizations?
What does the term 'Renaissance' mean?
What is the main difference between Medieval and Renaissance art?
What role did patrons like the Medici family play in the Renaissance?
Which invention is attributed to Johannes Gutenberg?
Which Renaissance writer is famous for his plays and sonnets, and is considered one of the greatest writers in the English language?
Who is known as the 'Father of Humanism'?
Who wrote 'The Prince', a famous political treatise of the Renaissance?