The term “Renaissance” literally means “rebirth” or “revival.” It refers to a major cultural and intellectual movement that began in Europe in the fourteenth century and reached its height during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. The Renaissance marked a transition from the medieval period to the modern age. It was characterised by a renewed interest in the literature, art, philosophy, science and learning of ancient Greece and Rome. Human beings, their abilities, reason and creativity received greater importance during this period. The Renaissance was not merely a revival of ancient knowledge. It also encouraged people to question established ideas and to