1.4 - Renaissance to Pre-Industrial Era (15th - 18th Century CE)
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Practice Questions
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What materials were predominantly used during the Renaissance?
💡 Hint: Think about what was available during that time.
Who was a key figure in studying material strength during the Renaissance?
💡 Hint: Consider scientists who influenced engineering.
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Which materials became prominent during the Renaissance?
💡 Hint: Think about what materials were foundational for buildings.
True or False: The Renaissance marked a decline in scientific approaches to materials.
💡 Hint: Recall what shifted during that period.
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Analyze the impact of the Renaissance on future engineering practices, considering its aesthetic and practical implications.
💡 Hint: Think about how these influences are still found in today's architecture.
Evaluate the significance of early scientific methods in material testing as pioneered by figures like Galileo.
💡 Hint: Consider the evolution of testing practices from his time to the present.
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