WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which do you think is the best example of a “Renaissance Man”?
A
Joe paints portraits, loves calculus, writes articles on anatomy, and is an expert gardener.
B
John is an expert in computer science and can program any type of computer.
C
Jeb is great at almost every sport ____ basketball, football, soccer, and tennis.
D
Jethro is a fantastic writer and writes not only poetry but also essays and novels.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Humanism. During the 14th century, a cultural movement called humanism began to gain momentum in Italy. Among its many principles, humanism promoted the idea that man was the center of his own universe, and people should embrace human achievements in education, classical arts, literature and science.

Detailed explanation-2: -Michelangelo was famous as Renaissance sculpture, painter, architect, poet, and engineer. His most famous architectural achievement included what is still one of the most famous domed structures in the world. What is this famous structure called?

Detailed explanation-3: -Renaissance, a French word meaning rebirth, is applied to the rediscovery and revival of interest in the art, architecture and literary culture of Antiquity which took place in Italy from the 14th century onwards, and in Northern Europe a little later.

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