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Introduction to the Renaissance
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Middle Ages versus Renaissance
MA: Believed PAST was unimportant REN: Believed PAST was important MA: Less concerned with life on earth, or the PRESENT REN: More concerned with life on earth, or the PRESENT
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Middle Ages versus Renaissance
MA: More concerned with death (FUTURE; heaven or hell) REN: Less concerned with death (FUTURE; heaven or hell) MA: Life was unchangeable REN: Life is ever-changing
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Middle Ages versus Renaissance
MA: Focused on SURVIVAL REN: Focused on PERSONAL SUCCESS MA: Focused on COMMUNITY REN: Focused on INDIVIDUALITY MA: Church was ULTIMATE AUTHORITY REN: Church was not ULTIMATE AUTHORITY
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Middle Ages versus Renaissance
The THREE Disasters: The Great Schism The Hundred Years War The Black Death Each of these disasters played a role in decreasing the influence of the Church in everyday life.
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