The term "modern" was coined in the 16th century to indicate present or recent times (ultimately derived from the Latin adverb modo, meaning "just now). The European Renaissance (about 1420–1630), which marked the transition between the Late Middle Ages and Early Modern times, started in Italy and was spurred in part by the rediscovery of classical art and literature, as well as the new perspectives gained from the Age of Discovery and the invention of the telescope and microscope, expanding the borders of thought and knowledge. COUNT 10
QSN1 What term was coined in the 16th century to indicate present time? ANS1 modern QSN2 The term "modern" was derived from what Latin adverb? ANS2 modo QSN3 What caused the transition between the middle ages and early modern times? ANS3 The European Renaissance QSN4 In what country did The European Renaissance start? ANS4 Italy QSN5 What two instruments were invented during The European Renaissance? ANS5 telescope and microscope QSN6 The phrase modern originated form what? ANS6 Latin adverb modo QSN7 What did The European renaissance mark? ANS7 transition between the Late Middle Ages and Early Modern times QSN8 What phrase was coined in the 16th century to reference recent times? ANS8 modern QSN9 Through what time period did The European renaissance last? ANS9 1420–1630) QSN10 In what country did The European renaissance begin? ANS10 Italy