What does the French name “Renaissance” mean?
Rebirth or revival.
Where did the Renaissance begin before spreading across Europe?
Italy, particularly Florence and Venice.
What cultural development characterised the Renaissance?
The rediscovery of classical Greek and Roman culture.
What perspective on human potential emerged during the Renaissance?
A more optimistic, forward-thinking view.
What did Humanism focus on?
Man and the classical humanities.
Which subjects did humanist study encourage?
Philosophy, history, drama, poetry, and classical texts.
In which year did the Ottoman Empire conquer Constantinople?
1453.
How did Greek scholars and manuscripts affect Western Europe after Constantinople fell?
They contributed to renewed study of classical Greek culture.
Which two political periods frame the study of the English Renaissance?
The Tudor and Stuart periods.
What event established the Tudor dynasty in 1485?
Henry VII came to the throne after the Battle of Bosworth.
Answer 10 questions on The English Renaissance.
1. What does the French name “Renaissance” mean?
2. How does the Elizabethan Age relate to the broader Renaissance period?
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