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The Renaissance
* From the end of 15 century to the beginning of 17th century
* The Renaissance is a cultural movement thata started in Italy and spread through
Europe
* The Renaissance in England covers the period of apporoximately 150 years (1492-
1623 )
* As Queen Elisabeth l was the ruler at that time, it is also called Elisabeth Age
* It was the time of the spread of printing ( books) and the exploration of the New World
* The Reformation and the establishment of national churches
* Humanism. Value on individual human worth and dignity
* Art. Reallistic portrayals of human beings
* Science
* It was also the time that brought federal domains under one man power and