The Northern Renaissance In the space below, write an outline in which you respond to the following prompt:

Why is the Renaissance considered a turning point in history?

The Renaissance was a turning point in European history because it affected all levels of society, from government to the church and to the lives of ordinary people. Supporting point: The printing press helped to spread new ideas. Supporting point: Writers such as Erasmus tried to blend humanist ideas with religious beliefs. Conclusion: Society at all levels was transformed.

Interest groups representing businesses and investors are often among the most successful lobbying groups for all of the following reasons, except a. such groups have the financial resources to mount sustained campaigns on their own behalf b. these groups' members contribute heavily to many legislators' campaigns and in so doing gain greater access to legislators c. these groups have often been in existence for decades, allowing them to both master the legislative system and develop close ties with legislators d. the members of these groups make up the majority of voters in many districts

Europe and asia are divided by a. the alps c. the pyrennes b. the northern european plain d. the ural mountains select the best answer from the choices provided a b c d

What was one major cause of worldwide conflict during the first decade of the 21st century?