F. Read the Extract and answer the following questions : The movement affected art and science, architecture and sculpture. Ideas became more realistic, more human and less dominated by religion. Paintings and statues were more lifelike, music explored new feelings, and books asked real-life questions. Artists and writers were seen as important figures in society and they were supported by nobles and landlords. Printed books helped to spread new ideas. Scholars began asking questions about society, laws, philosophy and religion. The movement reached its peak in the 16th century, mainly in cities such as Venice, Florence, Antwerp and Haarlem. People looked closely at the world, making detailed scientific observations, collecting exotic objects and looking at new ideas.
1. Identify the movement.
2. Name any two factors responsible for spread for the movement.
3. What was the impact of the movement on the society and the people.
4. The movement was started in
(a) Europe
(b) America
(c) Asia
(d) Australia
1. Identify the movement.
2. Name any two factors responsible for spread for the movement.
3. What was the impact of the movement on the society and the people.
4. The movement was started in
(a) Europe
(b) America
(c) Asia
(d) Australia
Answers & Comments
1. The movement described in the extract is the Renaissance.
2. Two factors responsible for the spread of the movement were the support of nobles and landlords for artists and writers, and the spread of ideas through printed books.
3. The impact of the movement on society and people was that ideas became more realistic and human-centered, art and science flourished, and artists and writers gained importance in society. Scholars began questioning various aspects of society, laws, philosophy, and religion.
4. (a) Europe. The Renaissance originated in Europe, specifically in cities such as Venice, Florence, Antwerp, and Haarlem.
Answer:
Name any two factors responsible for spread for the movement.