The World, Explained · 45 sec
Renaissance
A small piece of context that makes the wider world easier to read.
The useful idea
- Diplomacy develops
In politics, the Renaissance contributed to the development of the customs and conventions of diplomacy.
- Classical learning
The Renaissance's intellectual basis was founded in its version of humanism, derived from the concept of Roman humanitas and the rediscovery of classical Greek philosophy,
- Classical arts return
It was characterized by the European rediscovery and revival of the literary, philosophical, and artistic achievements of classical antiquity.
Why this matters
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Which idea belongs to the explanation of Renaissance?
- Classical arts return
- Classical learning
- Diplomacy develops — correct
In politics, the Renaissance contributed to the development of the customs and conventions of diplomacy.