The Renaissance

During the Renaissance religion was spread and new lands were discovered. The Renaissance is very significant, as it has changed how we think and work. The Renaissance was caused by several factors including the re-discovery of Ancient Greek and Roman scrolls and the urge to understand the world.

The Renaissance happened during the 14th and 17th Century. During this period there were great advances in understanding and in technology. The Renaissance was when the Ancient Greek and Roman ideas were re discovered and used again in the West. These influences can be seen in architecture, science, heritage and education from that time. The Renaissance was also the time when the new world (America) was discovered and its land conquered by the Spanish and Portuguese. It was also a period of time when Europeans became richer and more powerful because of trade, with the new world.

During the Renaissance map making became very important because of the need to travel long distances to trade with the Chinese in silk. Another reason that improved maps were needed was because explorers like Ferdinand Magellan were sailing around the world. Traders also required better maps so they could work out the quickest routes between trading ports.

There were also new types of painting and architecture based on Ancient Greek and Roman Architecture and paintings. Lots of talented painters and architects showed off their skills during this period. In this period of time many buildings were built in Roman and Ancient Greek style, because people liked the building style.

The Renaissance happened partly because of new ideas in politics. New ideas on governing were adapted from Ancient Greek and Roman manuscripts on law. This can be seen in the way that the ordinary people were given a chance to put forward their ideas. Another reason for the Renaissance was the creation of the printing press that allowed ordinary people read more widely.

People changed the way that they looked at the world and its surroundings, as they wanted to learn for themselves. This lead to the change in how the universe was seen. It was believe that the earth was at the centre of the universe and all the planets went round it before the renaissance, but during the Renaissance they worked out that all plants circle the sun. People also became more interested in the natural world.

The significances of the Renaissance can still be seen today in technology and knowledge. Most of our ideas and theories are based on what people thought in the Renaissance. If the Renaissance had not happened then we would not be as advanced in technology and education. This is because people like Andreas Versalius looked at the earth and its surroundings and explained to people what was happening.

The Renaissance was a period in time when new ideas were thought up and used. There is also an advance it technology and art in this period, most of which is based on Ancient Greek and Roman ideas. The Renaissance was caused by people looking at the world in a new way and also the re discovery of Ancient Greek and Roman scrolls in Western Europe. The Renaissance is very significant in the way that is has paved the way for map making, education and hundreds of other things that we use these days.