Question

vocabulary
questions 1 - 4 are about movements in europe that had many features in common. each was about questioning the way things had been done for centuries and making changes. to recognise the differences between these movements, think about the important thing. fill in the term from the word bank on the line.
word bank
enlightenment reformation renaissance scientific revolution

1. this movement involved art and writing based on classical greek and roman culture. the important thing is that it was a revival of learning, so its name means rebirth.
2. this movement involved the study of math, physics, astronomy, and much more. the important thing is that it focused on a view of the world based on human observation rather than one based on religious interpretation.
3. this movement focused on finding the best way to improve a society and run a government. the important thing is that its proponents believed in the power of human reason, so its name has to do with awareness and understanding.
4. this movement was a revolution within christianity. the important thing is that it wanted to fix corruption in the catholic church, so its name has to do with fixing things.

Explanation:

1. The Renaissance was a cultural movement that revived classical - Greek and Roman art and writing, symbolizing a rebirth of learning.
2. The Scientific Revolution focused on the study of math, physics, astronomy, etc., and emphasized a human - observation - based view of the world.
3. The Enlightenment aimed to find the best ways to improve society and government, believing in the power of human reason.
4. The Reformation was a revolution within Christianity to address corruption in the Catholic Church.

Answer:

1. Renaissance
2. Scientific Revolution
3. Enlightenment
4. Reformation