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27	"The Renaissance was a period..." The Renaissance was a period of artistic creativity. Artists rediscovered the ancient civilizations of the Greeks and Romans. The word “Renaissance” means rebirth.
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29	"During the Middle Ages" During the Middle Ages, painting largely focused on religious themes. During the Renaissance, artists showed more interest in ancient Greek and Roman classical art. Painters sought greater realism in their art.
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31	"During the Renaissance" During the Renaissance, an individualist spirit emerged in art. Artists felt free to depict themes from the classical civilizations of the past to religious themes. Artists used new techniques in painting.
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33	"There were many reasons why..." There were many reasons why the Renaissance began in Italy. The Italian city-states had grown wealthy due to their location and ability to benefit from the trade between Europe and Asia. Wealth from trade could be used to support artistic endeavors.
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35	"Italy was also home to..." Italy was also home to many ancient ruins. These ruins reminded the people of the city-states of a glorious time in the past. People began to look to the ancient Greeks and Romans for inspiration.
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37	"Humanism emphasizes the worth and..." Humanism emphasizes the worth and uniqueness of each individual. Secularism is a non-religious viewpoint. While these ideas first became popular in Italy, they eventually spread to the rest of Europe.
38	"Why did the Renaissance begin..." Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy? How did Renaissance art differ from Medieval art? How did humanism and secularism differ from previous Medieval beliefs? Why did the Renaissance eventually spread to the rest of Europe? Do Renaissance ideas still affect us today? Explain your answer.
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41	"Renaissance thinkers referred to the..." Renaissance thinkers referred to the Middle Ages as the “Dark Ages”. They believed that the “light of learning” had gone out in Europe at the fall of Rome. Renaissance thinkers wanted to rediscover the ancient Greeks and Romans.
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43	"The word “Renaissance" The word “Renaissance” means rebirth. It was a time of rediscovery. Renaissance thinkers were increasingly interested in science and the arts. They were less interested in religious answers. They also looked to past civilizations like the Greeks and Romans for inspiration.
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45	"During the Renaissance" During the Renaissance, humanism became popular. Humanism is the belief that human actions, ideas, and works are important. Humanists rediscovered the ancient Greeks and Romans.
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47	"During the Renaissance" During the Renaissance, secularism became popular. Secularism is a non-religious viewpoint. Secularists look to scientific thinking for answers as opposed to religion.
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50	"Where did the Renaissance begin" Where did the Renaissance begin? What does the word “Renaissance” mean? Why did Renaissance thinkers rediscover the ancient Greeks and Romans? What were two significant beliefs during the Renaissance? How did Renaissance thinkers differ from Medieval thinkers?