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    What defines the Renaissance?

    A major cultural and intellectual movement emphasizing classical heritage.

    What is humanism?

    Focus on human potential and achievements, distinct from medieval religious views.

    How did the Renaissance differ from the Middle Ages?

    Shifted focus from religious themes to human experience and individualism.

    What role did Italian cities play in the Renaissance?

    Centers of trade and culture, fostering artistic and intellectual growth.

    What is the significance of the Medici family?

    Patrons of the arts who supported artists and intellectuals in Florence.

    What characterizes Renaissance art?

    Emphasis on realism, human emotion, and classical themes.

    What was the impact of the printing press?

    Facilitated the spread of knowledge and ideas, enhancing literacy.

    What motivated the Age of Exploration?

    Desire for new trade routes and wealth, alongside spreading Christianity.

    What were the consequences of the Age of Exploration?

    Colonization, cultural exchanges, and the establishment of global trade networks.

    How did the Protestant Reformation begin?

    Response to church corruption and the desire for religious reform.

    What is the significance of Martin Luther?

    Initiated the Reformation by challenging church practices and doctrines.

    What were the effects of the Reformation?

    Fragmentation of Christianity and the rise of various Protestant denominations.

    What is mercantilism?

    Economic theory emphasizing state control over trade to increase national wealth.

    What characterized the Scientific Revolution?

    Shift towards empirical evidence and the scientific method in understanding nature.

    What was the role of the Enlightenment?

    Promoted reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional authority.