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Changing Cultural Traditions
1. Petrarch : He was a great poet and historian of Italy. He is regarded as the first among the 'Humanists'. He criticised the contemporary society and its system of education.
2. Dante : He was the greatest among the Renaissance poets. He also belonged to Italy. In his epic poem 'The Divine Comedy' the criticised the religious beliefs and practices of his age.
3. Thomas Moore : He was a great scholar of England. In his famous book 'Utopia' he ridiculed the malpractices and social evils of his times.
4. Erasmus: He was a great Dutch poet. In his famous work 'The Praise of Folly' he ridiculed the corrupt practices prevalent in the Church of his times.
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Who was believed to be the inventor of the Printing Press? Which was the first printed book in Europe ?
Write a brief note on Leonardo-da-vinci.
Describe the beginning of modern physiology.
Why was the observation of Copernicus was controversial? Why was it believed later?
What do you know about 'Protestant Reformation'?
State any three effects of the Reformation Movement.
Enumerate the evil practices of the Catholic Church in Medieval Period, that led to the movement against them.
Write the belief of Machiavelli.
Mention the causes of Renaissance.
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