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 * The time period before the Renaissance was called the "Middle Ages," during this time individuals' work would be somewhat relative to their religion. This means their work wasn’t exactly accurate, just consistent with their religious views and beliefs.
 * At the beginning of the 14th century the downfall of Rome and other Ancient civilizations provokes the construction of a completely new era. This new era was called the Renaissance, meaning "rebirth" in french. From this point until the 17th century Europe would change the way they saw things all together.
 * Merchants, bankers, and trades people were receiving an increase in pay at the beginning of the Renaissance (14-17th century). The increasing pay led to a growing desire for more luxurious homes, fine arts, ostentatious clothing, and a range of exotic foods to consume. These request created a masive boost towards Europe's economy.
 * The “New Middle Class” had time to receive education, necessary for their success in professions. With their education students began to study Ancient texts. These essential Ancient texts emphasized reason, discouraged religion, and stimulated the search for truth. After these texts were thoroughly studied people started to deprieve religion from their work and start to incorporate reason and truth.
 * Humanism: The idea that human interests, values, and dignity predominate. Emphasizes reason over religion and stimulates scientific investigation.
 * An Age of Exploration: Throughout the Renaissance Western European countries began to send ships on voyages returning with new ideas and customs.