Renaissance, Humanism, and the Printing Press

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Where did the Renaissance begin?

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Florence, Italy

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What does the word "Renaissance" mean?

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Rebirth

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What ancient cultures influenced the Renaissance?

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Greece and Rome

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What happened to the influence of the Roman Catholic Church?

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It began to decline.

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A new philosophy began to emerge. What was it known as?

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Humanism

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Humanism began when people began to think about what?

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The importance of humans in the world.

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According to Humanism, what was the role of education?

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Humanism encouraged education and curiosity.

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What was one of the greatest inventions in all of history?

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The Printing Press

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Who was the inventor of the printing press?

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Johann Gutenberg

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Why was the printing press such an important invention?

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It allowed for books, especially the Bible, to be available to more people.