***World History*** =>RENAISSANCE:- - The term Renaissance literally means “rebirth” or “revival”. But it refers to the significant changes that took place in Europe during the transition period between the medieval and modern. - There was a revival of literature and art on the intellectual side. The spirit of enquiry led to scientific inventions. Politically, this period witnessed the end of feudalism and the emergence of nation-states. The spirit of individualism and humanism began to dominate in the social sphere. - The religious transformation was symbolized by the Reformation. All these changes in Europe were collectively referred to as Renaissance. - The Roman Empire declined by the end of the 5th century A.D. It had resulted in the neglect of classical literature and arts. But these treasures of culture were preserved in the Eastern Roman Empire with its capital at Constantinople. The Ottoman Turks captured Constantinople in 1453. As a result, the Byzantine-Greek scholars fled from Constantinople to Rome. - They brought with them the Greek and Roman heritage. With this revival of classical learning in Italy, a spirit of enquiry developed. - This spirit of enquiry stimulated the progress of science, art, architecture, sculpture, painting, literature, geography and religion.
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