What was the renaissance and where did it begin?

Answer 1

Renaissance literally means rebirth into light from an age of darkness (the Dark ages of the medieval period). Renaissance means the "age of enlightenment" and it really means the time when the poorer classes received an education, thus "enlightenment". It very often refers to the creation of public schools by Queen Elizabeth because she wanted everyone to have the good education she did. At one time, books were a luxury only for the rich...

The Renaissance which began in Italy in the 14th century had less to do with Queen Elizabeth and public schools. This period was a revival of classical values that influenced Europe for the next two centuries. It was typified by the spread of Humanism and the beginning of objective scientific inquiry.
But when did it begin??