Which of the following best statements best describes the meaning of the word Renaissance?
Renaissance / Reformation

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A cultural movement focused on the rebirth and revival of classical art, literature, and learning.
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Which city in Italy is credited as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance?
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Florence
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which of the following is a significant accomplishment of Galileo?
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He developed the theory of evolution based on natural selection.
He invented the first successful steam engine for industrial use.
He used a telescope to confirm that the Earth orbits the Sun.
He discovered the structure of the atom through experiments with electricity.
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He used a telescope to confirm that the Earth orbits the Sun.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and sculpted the Greek-inspired statue of David?
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Michelangelo
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A famous writer and playwright during the Renaissance, known for writing over 30 plays including Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet
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Shakespeare
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which statement best explains the significance of The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer? Options: It was a story written in common English, so most people at the time could understand it, It was a story that featured people from all social and economic classes rather than just the wealthy or royalty, Both of these statements are true, Both of these statements are false
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Both of these statements are true
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What social and economic system ended in the late 15th century?
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Serfdom
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