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What best describes the European Renaissance?

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'Giovanni della Volta with his Wife and Children', c1547. Artist: Lorenzo Lotto
Retry Correct Incorrect The History Channel noted that during the 14th Century, a movement called humanism that encouraged embracing classic arts, science, and education began to take root in Italy. With the invention of the Gutenberg press in the following century, humanist ideas spread quicker than ever, inspiring figures like Leonardo da Vinci to enrich humanity’s understanding of science further and uncover more of its artistic capabilities.
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What best describes the European Renaissance?

  • King Charles II’s return to the British throne after Oliver Cromwell’s death
  • A movement across centuries that saw major advancements in art and science
  • A religious movement that presented an alternative to the Roman Catholic Church
  • A period on conquest that saw European colonization expand across the globe
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