Explanation : Renaissance refers to the period in European civilization immediately following the Middle Ages that was characterized by a surge of interest in classical learning and values. It led to enlightenment in knowledge and precipitated the ‘Age of Reason’ where logic and science was applied to test the validity of theory. The Renaissance also witnessed the discovery and exploration of new continents, the decline of the feudal system and the growth of commerce, and the invention of powerful innovations as paper, printing, the mariner’s compass, and gunpowder. ....Read more