What does the word renaissance mean? in what region did the renaissance begin? why did it begin there?

who were humanists and where did they get their knowledge of greece and rome from?

how did the crusades contribute to the renaissance?

what would be an example of living a more “secular” life? what does vernacular mean?

why was florence especially important to the growth of the renaissance?

how did city-states in italy the arts flourish?

what differences are there in classical, medieval, and renaissance art?

why was leonardo da vinci considered a “renaissance man? ”
write 5-10 sentences for each question. paraphrase