The Renaissance Was a Thing: a Reply to Crash Course

The video is a rebuttal to John Green's argument that the Renaissance was a construct. It discusses the historical debate on the Renaissance's existence, the influence of Aristotle on European universities, and the cultural impact of the Renaissance. The video challenges the notion that awareness is necessary for a cultural movement to exist and highlights the Renaissance's legacy. It concludes with acknowledgments to John Green and the educational community.

What was the main argument presented by John Green regarding the Renaissance?

• It was a minor event with little impact.

• It was the most important period in history.

• It was merely a construct and didn't really happen.

• It was a significant historical event.

How did the rediscovery of Aristotle influence European society according to the video?

• It coincided with the rise of universities and influenced laws and jobs.

• It had no impact on European society.

• It led to the decline of universities.

• It was only relevant to philosophers.

What is the 'problem of time' argument related to the Renaissance?

• It was a well-documented historical period.

• Most people were unaware of it, so it didn't exist.

• The Renaissance was a short-lived event.

• It was only significant in Italy.

Which historical figures are mentioned as being aware of the Renaissance?

• Michelangelo and Raphael

• Lorenzo Vella and Petrarch

• Shakespeare and Marlowe

• Copernicus and Galileo

What does the video suggest about the peasants' revolts in the 1520s?

• They were unrelated to the Renaissance.

• They were due to political changes.

• They were a result of the Renaissance's influence.

• They were caused by natural disasters.

What does the video conclude about the Renaissance's significance?

• It was only important to historians.

• It was a significant period with lasting influence.

• It was a construct with some truth.

• It was a myth with no real impact.

How does the video address the myth versus reality debate of the Renaissance?

• By dismissing the Renaissance as a complete myth.

• By claiming the Renaissance was entirely fabricated.

• By acknowledging some myths but emphasizing real historical changes.

• By focusing solely on the artistic achievements.