12th 2nd BM Review

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What was one of the key events of the Renaissance time period in 1588?

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The English navy defeated the Spanish Armada.

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Which monarch became a symbol of peace, security, and prosperity?

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Elizabeth I.

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What was the split from the Catholic Church that occurred in 1534 called?

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Protestant Reformation.

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What literary device is used in Hamlet's quote about 'an unweeded garden'?

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Metaphor.

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What was the intellectual movement that sought answers to deep questions about life through classical texts?

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Humanism.

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Define Renaissance.

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A cultural movement that marked the transition from the Middle Ages to modernity, characterized by a revival of interest in classical art, literature, and learning.

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What is the significance of the Spanish Armada in 1588?

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It marked a turning point in naval power, establishing England as a dominant sea power.

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Who was Henry VIII and what was his role in the Protestant Reformation?

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Henry VIII was the King of England who initiated the English Reformation by breaking away from the Catholic Church.

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What does the term 'Humanism' refer to in the context of the Renaissance?

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A movement that emphasized the value of human beings and the study of classical texts.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.