History · Renaissance and Scientific Revolution

Historians such as Peter Burke have suggested that the term 'Renaissance' as a sharp break from the past is exaggerated. Which of the following arguments support this view? 1. Scholars of earlier centuries, like the 9th and 11th centuries, were also familiar with Greek and Roman culture. 2. Religion continued to remain a central, dominant part of European life. 3. Many changes associated with the Renaissance had deep roots in the 12th and 13th centuries. 4. There were absolutely no significant changes in artistic styles and techniques.