USA HISTORY

LIFE IN ANTEBELLUM AMERICA 1807 1861

AMERICAN RENAISSANCE UNIQUELY AMERICAN ART LITERATURE AND CULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A key feature of European Renaissance culture was
A
an outlook emphasizing classicism, secularism, and individualism
B
a reliance on the Pope and his knights to maintain political stability
C
a shift in production from the domestic system to the factory system
D
a way of thinking stressing humility and Christian faith
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Characteristics of the Renaissance include a renewed interest in classical antiquity; a rise in humanist philosophy (a belief in self, human worth, and individual dignity); and radical changes in ideas about religion, politics, and science.

Detailed explanation-2: -In conclusion, historians have identified several causes of the Renaissance in Europe, including: increased interaction between different cultures, the rediscovery of ancient Greek and Roman texts, the emergence of humanism, different artistic and technological innovations, and the impacts of conflict and death.

Detailed explanation-3: -Explanation: Humanism emphasizes the dignity and worth of the individual. This philosophy caused many in Europe to strive for personal excellence during the Renaissance. Its influence can be seen in the work of Leonardo Da Vinci and many others of the period.

Detailed explanation-4: -A form of competition for social & political status. What were the 5 main characteristics of Renaissance art? Realism & Expression, Perspective, Classicism, Emphasis of Individualism, and Geometrical Arrangement of Figures.

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