Q. With reference to the impact of the renaissance in the field of literature, art, and science, state the contributions of :
(a) Leonardo da Vinci.
(b) William Shakespeare in the field of literature.
(c) copernicus in the field of astronomy.
Answers
Explanation:
Question 1.
What it meant by Renaissance ?
Answer:
The term ‘Renaissance’ is derived from the Latin ‘word ‘Renascence’. It implies rebirth and it is used to describe the rebirth of thought and learning of Greco-Roman classics, revival of art and growth of humanism.
Question 2.
Why is Renaissance known as an Intellectual Movement?
Answer:
Renaissance is known as an Intellectual Movement because it brought new developments in the fields of literature, religion, philosophy, politics, art and science.
Question 3.
Mention any two causes that led to the advent of Renaissance.
Answer:
Two causes that led to the advent of Renaissance are:
The Capture of Constantinople by the Turks.
Decline of Feudalism.
Question 4.
Name the country where the scholars took refuge after the siege of Constantinople.
Answer:
After the siege of Constantinople, the scholars took refuge in Italy.
Question 5.
What caused the Greek scholars to come to Italy? Or Give an important reason why the Renaissance began in Italy.
Answer:
In 1453, the Ottoman Turks sieged the City Constantinople and the Greek scholars fled to Italy.