GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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WORLD HISTORY

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A period of rebirth and creativity in art, writing, and thought from about 1300 to 1600 A.D., beginning in Italy and eventually spreading throughout Europe.
A
Renaissance
B
Humanism
C
arts
D
patron
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This movement that started in Italy caused an explosion of creativity in art, writing, and thought that lasted approximately from 1300 to 1600. Historians call this period the Renaissance (REHN•ih•SAHNS). The term means rebirth, and in this context, it refers to a revival of art and learning.

Detailed explanation-2: -European societies underwent huge changes in the 15th century, and so did art. In the 14th century, Italian artists began to revive the heritage of Greek and Roman Antiquity. This is why this period is called the “Renaissance”, a word which comes from the Italian Rinascita, which was first used in the 14th century.

Detailed explanation-3: -Contents. Known as the Renaissance, the period immediately following the Middle Ages in Europe saw a great revival of interest in the classical learning and values of ancient Greece and Rome.

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