What do you understand by the term Humanism?
Humanism:
1. It means the service of humanity irrespective of caste, colour or creed.
2. The writers of the Renaissance age took up their subjects from the Bible. But their aim was the welfare of all mankind.
3. The power of reasoning of man is very fine; His inner faculties are unlimited. His body is the temple of living God. He is supreme among God's creations.
Mention the points of the success of Nation-States.
The points of sucess:
1. The Nation-States brought an end to form slavery.
2. Agriculture, industry and trade progressed.
3. The Nation States helped in the establishment of constitutional forms of government in may countries.
4. Despotism became a weak force.
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(Imp.)State the main factors that helped in the growth of Nation-States in Europe.
The main factors that helped in the growth of Nation-States in Europe were the following:
1. The decline of feudalism reduced the power of the feudal lords. It enables the strong rulers together the absolute power in their hands.
2. The middle class traders and merchants supported their rulers who would protect their trade interest.
3. The growth of National language and the vast literature also helped in the growth of Nation-States.
4. The Reformation Movement deprived the Pope and the clergy of their privileges. As a result, the national churches which were established in many countries, also helped in the establishment of the Nation-States.
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(Imp.)State the significance of the Growth in Trade and of Towns in the Period of Renaissance.
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(Imp.)Who was believed to be the inventor of the Printing Press? Which was the first printed book in Europe ?
Gutenberg and Castar are the inventors of printing press in mid 15th century. Their first book was Bible which was printed in Europe. It helped to increase the impetus of Renaissance in the 15th century.
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