The publication (1543) of the De revolutionibus orbium coelestium of copernicus stands as the most significant astronomical event of the Renaissance.
Q. What were the major achievements of the Renaissance?
Art, architecture and science were closely linked during the Renaissance….Some of the most famous artistic works that were produced during the Renaissance include:
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- The Mona Lisa (Da Vinci)
- The Last Supper (Da Vinci)
- Statue of David (Michelangelo)
- The Birth of Venus (Botticelli)
- The Creation of Adam (Michelangelo)
Q. What was the scientific renaissance?
The Scientific Renaissance was a period of world history which saw the emergence of modern science and overturning the medieval understanding of the world and science. 1450–1630 – Scientific Renaissance and rediscovery of the knowledge of the ancients.
Q. What is the main feature of Renaissance?
Characteristics of the Renaissance include a renewed interest in classical antiquity; a rise in humanist philosophy (a belief in self, human worth, and individual dignity); and radical changes in ideas about religion, politics, and science.
Q. What inventions were made during the Renaissance?
Inventions
- Printing Press.
- Woodblock printing.
- Pendulum.
- Eyeglasses.
- Telescope.
- Microscope.
- Barometer.
- Musket.
Q. What is the most important invention and why?
The Greatest Inventions In The Past 1000 Years
| Invention | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Printing Press | allowed literacy to greatly expand |
| 2 | Electric Light | powered countless social changes |
| 3 | Automobile | increased personal mobility and freedom |
| 4 | Telephone | spread communication across wide areas |
