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What year did the Renaissance begin?
Answer
1300
The Renaissance began in Italy during the 14th century (the 1300s), particularly in Florence, and gradually spread throughout Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries. This cultural and intellectual movement marked a deliberate revival of classical Greek and Roman learning, emphasizing humanism, individualism, and artistic innovation. The Renaissance transformed European thought, art, science, and society, laying groundwork for the modern world and the Scientific Revolution.
💡 Did you know?
The word 'Renaissance' literally means 'rebirth' in French, referring to the deliberate revival of classical learning after the medieval period.
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