HISTORY
THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION
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more words were created were and available and literacy increased among ordinary people
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more books were written were and available and literacy increased among rich people
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more books were spoken were and available and literacy increased among ordinary people
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more books were written were and available and literacy increased among ordinary people
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Renaissance was a fervent period of European cultural, artistic, political and economic “rebirth” following the Middle Ages. Generally described as taking place from the 14th century to the 17th century, the Renaissance promoted the rediscovery of classical philosophy, literature and art.
Detailed explanation-2: -Many factors contributed to the growth of literacy during the Renaissance. Books became more widely available, and the number of schools, universities, and libraries increased. In addition, it became increasingly common to use vernacular* languages, rather than Latin, for business and legal purposes.
Detailed explanation-3: -The population was becoming wealthier which led to an increase in trade and travel and the spread of new ideas. The rise in prosperity also generated an interest in education, supported the flourishing of the arts and promoted scientific discoveries and new inventions.
Detailed explanation-4: -The education in the Renaissance was created with humanist ideals. Humanism, considered by our dictionary today, is “Philosophy, a variety of ethical theory and practice that emphasizes reason, scientific inquiry, and human fulfillment in the natural world and often rejects the importance of belief in God.