Beginning in the 1500's, Europeans began to look at the world around them in new ways. The Renaissance, beginning around 1490, resulted in a revival of classical ways of thinking. This period of revival marked the transition from medieval to modern times. The Reformation was a 16th century movement that caused people to question their religious beliefs.
Beginning in the 1500's, Europeans began to look at the world around them in new ways. The Renaissance, beginning around 1490, resulted in a revival of classical ways of thinking. This period of revival marked the transition from medieval to modern times. The Reformation was a 16th century movement that caused people to question their religious beliefs.