Question
What was the goal of the Renaissance?
To protect Constantinople from Muslim invaders.
To recover past knowledge and skills and build on them.
To free western Europe from its ties to ancient traditions.
To correct history.
To liberate Israel from Muslim control.
To explore the Americas.
To protect Constantinople from Muslim invaders.
To recover past knowledge and skills and build on them.
To free western Europe from its ties to ancient traditions.
To correct history.
To liberate Israel from Muslim control.
To explore the Americas.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The primary goal of the Renaissance was **to recover past knowledge and skills and build on them**. The Renaissance, which began in Italy in the late 14th century and spread across Europe, was characterized by a renewed interest in the classical art, literature, and philosophies of Ancient Greece and Rome. Thinkers and artists sought to revive and build upon these ancient traditions, leading to advancements in various fields, including art, science, and literature.