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The Modern Age in Europe (A) Renaissance — Revision Notes

ICSE · Class 9 · History & Civics

The Modern Age in Europe (A) Renaissance revision notes for ICSE Class 9 History & Civics: 4 topics in quick points.

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Key Topics to Revise

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Meaning and Features of the Renaissance

  • Renaissance means rebirth or revival.
  • It was a transitional movement between medieval and modern Europe.
  • It revived the study of ancient Greek and Roman classics.
2

Causes of the Renaissance

  • Capture of Constantinople in 1453 forced Greek and Roman scholars to move to Rome and other parts of Europe with their manuscripts.
  • Constantinople was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire and a centre of Greek and Roman cultures.
  • Decline of feudalism created more freedom and helped new ideas grow.
3

New Trade Routes and Exploration

  • Prince Henry the Navigator of Portugal discovered a sea route to Africa.
  • Bartholomew Diaz reached the Cape of Good Hope, the southernmost point of Africa.
  • Columbus discovered America in 1492.
4

Spirit of Enquiry and Development of Science

  • During the Middle Ages, the Church controlled thought and people depended heavily on faith.
  • Renaissance thinkers encouraged reason, observation and experimentation.
  • Roger Bacon, Abelard and Thomas Aquinas are called forerunners of Renaissance.

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Renaissance means rebirth or revivalConstantinople was the capital ofFeudalism was a rigid social systemThe closing of old trade routesRenaissance thinkers questioned old beliefs

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Key topics in The Modern Age in Europe (A) Renaissance include Meaning and Features of the Renaissance, Causes of the Renaissance, New Trade Routes and Exploration, Spirit of Enquiry and Development of Science. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
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