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What led to the beginning of the Renaissance?

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The development in arts and letters known as the Renaissance(rebirth) was a revived interest in classical learning and culture in the 1300's and the 1400's in Italy, but later spread to other parts of Europe.


The Renaissance involved new thought because it was a secular movement. During the feudal period, the Catholic Church was the center of learning; in fact, the medieval scholar had been concerned with the harnessing of reason in the defense and service of religion. But, with the end of feudalism and increased trading outside of Europe, new ideas emerged and the Renaissance scholar became more concerned with the secular side of things. Furthermore, poets and philosophers concerned themselves with the natural world, rather than theology. One reason for the scholarship in Italy is the fact that Greek scholars emigrated to Italy after the invasion of the Ottoman Turks who captured Constantinople. These scholars brought with them classical texts and manuscripts, which helped to revive interest in classical learning and arts.


Along with the Greek scholars, Italian scholar Petrarch is felt to be a major impetus to the rebirth of culture and learning. Having a passionate interest in the rediscovery of lost Roman manuscripts and a strong belief in the power of ancient thought to civilize, his ideas certainly complemented those who valued classical learning.

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Megasthenes was an ambassador for which of the following empires?

A) Roman B) Greek
C) Ottoman D) Egyptian
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Greek

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Megasthenes was an ambassador for Greek Empire.

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A market is said to be in equilibrium when

A) There is downward pressure on price B) The amount consumers wish to buy at the current price equals the amount producers wish to sell at that price
C) All buyers are able to find sellers willing to sell to them at the current price D) Supply equals demand
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Supply equals demand

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A market is said to be in equilibrium when market demand is equal to market Supply.

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) chastise B) adellaide
C) paarlance D) bouttique
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) chastise

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

With her ______ the gate, you cannot ignore the issue any further.

 

A) at B) nearby
C) into D) towards
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) at

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Read the passage carefully and select the best answer to each question out of the given four alternatives.

 

One should consciously engage in activities that will nourish your soul. Just as we nourish the body, we need to nurture the soul to connect to the creative power of the universe and to manifest joy in our lives. Often, we forget to address the soul, lost as we are in a jungle of material and sensual pleasures. But the more you embrace what feeds your soul, the happier you become. So if you want to enjoy the abundance of life, engage in what enriches your soul. Nurturing the soul is all about finding calm amidst chaos. There are a number of practices that empower people towards this end including silent contemplation, various forms of meditation, yoga and tai chi However, the rigor and discipline involved in the pursuit of such practices often seems to discourage people. Add to this, the temptations of the material world that leave little time and motivation for anyone to pursue the spiritual path. Poet Walt Whitman declared: “Whatever satisfies the soul is truth”. The good news is that simple, everyday activities can also nutrify the soul — like spending time in the midst of nature, dancing in the rain or just putting thoughts on paper. Do whatever is calming and pleases you. Creative pursuits are particularly appealing as inside each one of us, there is an artist craving for release and awaiting an opportunity for expression. One of the ways to indulge the artist within is to get started with the practice of any one or more of the creative art forms such as music, singing, dancing, acting, drawing, painting, sculpting, poetry, fiction or essay writing.

 

When you engage in such soul nourishing activities, all thought and energy gets focused toward goal accomplishment. At this point, you will find that even unknown forces of the universe are conniving to assist you in your amateurish but sincere attempts. As you progress, you are motivated to do better. You touch and access a faculty, a part of you that you never knew existed. Your inner artist is unleashed, baring the beauty of your soul that has found a fond medium of expression. For instance, a sculptor’s soul is seen in his artwork; a musician’s in his compositions; an actor’s in his acting, a painter’s in his paintings and so on. It is immaterial whether your effort is an immaculate artwork or just a clumsy attempt by a layperson. The idea is to try, be inspired and to create giving free rein to the mind. As Michelangelo remarked: “I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free”!

 

According to the passage, why even our amateurish attempts motivate us?

 

A) Because even unknown forces of the universe are assisting us in them. B) Because we never knew that this part ever existed inside us.
C) Because these amateur attempts of ours are insincere ones. D) Because they still are clumsy and need improvement.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Because even unknown forces of the universe are assisting us in them.

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
The teacher said to the student, "Have you brought your lunch?"

A) The student was asked by the teacher about bringing his lunch. B) The teacher asked the student if he would be bringing his lunch.
C) The teacher asked the student if he had brought his lunch. D) The teacher asked the student if he has brought his lunch.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The teacher asked the student if he had brought his lunch.

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30 litres of salt solution contains 5% salt. How many litres of water must be added so as to get a resultant solution containing 3%salt?

A) 20 litres B) 25 litres
C) 30 litres D) 35 litres
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 20 litres

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