The Renaissance Was a Thing: a Reply to Crash Course

The Renaissance Was a Thing: a Reply to Crash Course

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Arts, History, Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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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.

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What argument does John Green make about the Renaissance in his video?

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What is the significance of the founding of universities in relation to Aristotelian knowledge?

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How does the speaker respond to John Green's claim that the Renaissance did not affect most Europeans?

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Discuss the concept of awareness in relation to cultural movements as presented in the text.

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What evidence does the speaker provide to argue that the Renaissance was a real cultural movement?

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How does the speaker address the idea that the Renaissance is remembered as important because it matters to us now?

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What role did the rediscovery of classical texts play in the Renaissance according to the speaker?

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