14th century Florence science and theology Greek and Roman
When was the start of the period known as the Renaissance? In what city did the Renaissance begin? What areas of knowledge were subject to much debate during the Renaissance? The encounter with Arabic knowledge put Renaissance thinkers back in touch with the teachings of which ancient civilizations?
Beginning roughly in the 14th century in Florence, and later spreading through Europe with the development of the printing press, a Renaissance of knowledge challenged traditional doctrines in science and theology, with the Arabic texts and thought bringing about rediscovery of classical Greek and Roman knowledge.
question: When was the start of the period known as the Renaissance?, answer: 14th century | question: In what city did the Renaissance begin?, answer: Florence | question: What areas of knowledge were subject to much debate during the Renaissance?, answer: science and theology | question: The encounter with Arabic knowledge put Renaissance thinkers back in touch with the teachings of which ancient civilizations?, answer: Greek and Roman