Renaissance

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is Renaissance known for?Copernicus's heliocentric model challenged the geocentric view of the universe
2. What is the primary geographic locus?Italian city-states, notably Florence, with subsequent diffusion across Europe
3. What is the dominant philosophical movement?Humanism, characterized by a focus on classical antiquity and human potential
4. What was the Renaissance and when did it happen?The Renaissance was a time in Europe from the 14th to the 17th century when art, science, and learning exploded like fireworks.
5. Why did the Renaissance start in Italy?It began in wealthy Italian city-states like Florence where rich merchants and patrons such as the Medici supported artists and scholars.

Classical Antiquity: The period of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, whose art and learning were revived during the Renaissance.
Sfumato: An artistic technique developed by Leonardo da Vinci, characterized by soft, hazy transitions between colors and tones.
Heliocentric Model: The astronomical model proposing that the Sun, not the Earth, is the center of the solar system.