New ideas and knowledge (Renaissance)

Question 1

Name some of the ideas introduced to the world during the Renaissance (H.I.S.S)?

Answer 1

Secularism
Humanism
Individualism
scepticism

Question 2

What is Secularism

Answer 2

The idea that religion should not interfere with living life to the fullest. it means “of this world”

Question 3

What is Humanism?

Answer 3

Humanism is a secular movement that encouraged intellectual development. Humanist made this world and human beings the centre of attention, rather than God

Question 4

What is Individualism?

Answer 4

People to express their personalities and feelings and demonstrate their unique talents

Question 5

What is Scepticism (OAC)

Answer 5

The idea of scepticism encouraged curiosity, objectivity and the questioning of authority

Question 6

The golden age of Arab science achieved many things eg. (5 facts)

Answer 6

a) Invented the Arabic numerals
b) Invented the decimal system and theory of evolution
c) Discovered gravity and the relationship between weight, speed, and distance
d) Measured the speed of light
e) Worked out the circumference of the earth with an accuracy of 1%