Unit 6 Flashcard: The Renaissance

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What does "Renaissance" mean?

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Rebirth

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Where did the Renaissance unofficially begin?

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Florence, Italy

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Which is the correct order of these time periods? The Middle Ages, The Renaissance, The Scientific Revolution.

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The Middle Ages, The Renaissance, The Scientific Revolution.

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During the Renaissance there is a shift in focus from a god centered perspective to a..................?

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human-centered perspective

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We see a decrease in critical thinking during the Renaissance that leads to a decline in learning.

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False

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Which of the following was invented during the Renaissance? Printing press, Electric light bulb, Steam engine, Television

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Printing press

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Which of the following was invented during the Renaissance? Skydiving, Yeti coffee mugs, Tractors, Telescope

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Telescope

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Which of the following best defines the word humanism?

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Humanism is the focus on human creativity and reason that encourages people to question old beliefs.

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Which of the following are the correct steps to the scientific method? Options: Observation, Question, Conclusion, Experiment, Hypothesis, Analysis, Communication, Observation, Experiment, Conclusion, Question, Analysis, Observation, Question, Hypothesis, Experiment, Analysis, Conclusion, Communication

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Observation, Question, Hypothesis, Experiment, Analysis, Conclusion, Communication

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Which of the following best summarize the Renaissance? A cultural movement in Europe from the century marked by a revival of classical learning, art and inventions. An era characterized by the dominance of medieval traditions. A movement focused solely on religious reform. A period of decline in European art and culture.

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A cultural movement in Europe from the century marked by a revival of classical learning, art and inventions.