[2026] PTE Academic Reading - Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers

The Renaissance was a fervent period of European cultural, artistic, political, and economic "rebirth" following the Middle Ages.Spanning from the 14th to the 17th century, it promoted the rediscovery of classical philosophy, literature, and art.This movement was largely centered in Italian city-states like Florence, where wealthy patrons such as the Medici family funded the work of masters like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo.The era also emphasized humanism, a worldview that shifted the focus from purely divine concerns to human potential and achievements.This intellectual shift paved the way for the scientific revolution, as scholars began to challenge traditional authority and prioritize observation and evidence.