The Renaissance and the Press of Legacy -- Zainah
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- 2. The Renaissance was characterized by a flowering of new techniques, ideas, and methods in art, science, and technology, including the revolutionary printing press
- 3. Referring to the wisdom, philosophy, and art of ancient Greece and Rome, which were rediscovered and celebrated during the Renaissance
- 9. A Renaissance-era concept fostered by humanism, which shifted focus to individual potential and human experience
- 10. A later intellectual movement whose values were shaped by the rational inquiry and individual expression promoted during the Renaissance
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- 1. The printing press drastically improved the speed and reach of information, allowing ideas to be widely distributed
- 4. A trend during the Renaissance that saw increased focus on worldly matters and human achievement, moving away from exclusively religious concerns
- 5. The key innovation of the printing press that allowed for mass production of texts
- 6. A core Renaissance philosophy emphasizing human potential, achievements, and the study of classical literature, arts, and science
- 7. The name of the German inventor, Johannes Gutenberg, who is credited with developing the printing press with movable type in Europe
- 8. The literal meaning of "Renaissance," signifying a revival of classical culture and learning after the Middle Ages