Write a full paragraph explaining and/or describing the Renaissance. Paragraph= 5 sentences
The Renaissance was a quest for knowledge in the fields of: Art -Literature Science -Philosophy Economics -Politics This period brought order and unity
Church attempts to regain Jerusalem from Turks, Pope Urban II calls for Crusades Failed, but: Increased European awareness Accelerated economic change with desire for trade
Feudalism and Manorialism King / Noble Noble / Serf Nobles swear oath to King, but really run government, Serfs do all the work
Universities Initially for Church or Government Latin being translated in regular languages
Gutenberg's Printing Press- books mass produced, spreading education 1455 printed the bible 200 million books printed in one century
Reformation Martin Luther broke from the church and his followers called themselves Protestant Elizabeth I made Protestantism the faith of England
New Technologies from Arabs Astrolabe Compass Lateen Sails Sail against the wind
1418 developed a ship that could sail against the wind the Caravel with lateen sails Prince Henry of Portugal creates a sailing school? Magellan, Dias, De Gama, etc.
1488 Bartolomeu Dias sails around the Cape of Good Hope Vasco de Gama first to sail to India, securing a sea route to Asia
1. Crusades 2. Renaissance 3. Reformation
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