Europe had a big brain boost around 1400 to 1700, like when you suddenly remember all your multiplication tables and start solving puzzles faster.
Why it happened: People started asking questions
Before, people mostly followed what they were told. But then some smart thinkers said, "Wait, maybe I can find out for myself!" It was like going from just listening to a teacher to trying out experiments in the classroom.
Why it kept going: New tools and ideas came in
People got better at writing, printing books, and trading with other countries. It’s like getting a new backpack full of pencils, paper, and cool toys from friends all over the world, you can learn faster and share your ideas more easily.
Also, some people started looking up at the sky and thinking, "What if Earth isn’t the center of everything?" That was like realizing your room is just one part of a giant house, there’s so much more to explore! Europe had a big brain boost around 1400 to 1700, like when you suddenly remember all your multiplication tables and start solving puzzles faster.
Examples
- Students in a monastery learn about the stars and question if they can understand the universe like the ancients did.
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See also
- What Makes a ‘Renaissance’ Different from a ‘Revolution’?
- What Causes a ‘Renaissance’ and Why Is It Important in History?
- What Makes a ‘Renaissance’ Different from Other Periods of Change?
- How Does Exploring the Renaissance Work?
- How a renaissance gambling dispute spawned probability theory?