History Buffs Should Pass This Renaissance Quiz

Who is often regarded as the “Father of the Renaissance”?

Retry Correct Incorrect Petrarch, born in 1304, was a renowned Italian poet and scholar during the Renaissance. Often called the “Father of Humanism,” he championed classical literature’s revival, inspiring a cultural shift towards human-centered values and intellectual exploration.

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Who is often regarded as the “Father of the Renaissance”?

• Leonardo da Vinci
• Christopher Columbus
• Galileo Galilei
• Petrarch