Renaissance Fact, Opinion or Inference?

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Renaissance Fact, Opinion or Inference? : 

Renaissance Fact, Opinion or Inference? FACT: a statement that can be verified OPINION: a contestable judgment based on facts INFERENCE: to deduce from evidence; conclude

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FACT: Leonardo Da Vinci was a painter, sculptor, architect, scientist, mathematician, engineer, and anatomist. OPINION: Leonardo was the greatest genius of all time INFERENCE: Leonardo left copious notes. From these we can state that he used the scientific method in understanding the world.

Now it’s your turn! Fact, Opinion or Inference? : 

Now it’s your turn! Fact, Opinion or Inference? 1. The word “renaissance” means rebirth. ______ 2. We should not exaggerate the humanist contribution in science. ______ 3. The individualism born in the Renaissance inspired the Protestant Reformation. ______

The answers: : 

The answers: 1. It is a fact that “renaissance” means rebirth. 2. It is an opinion that Leonardo was the greatest genius of all time. 3. It is an inference that the individualism of the Renaissance inspired the Protestant Reformation.

Now think of your own examples! : 

Now think of your own examples! From the information you have gathered about the Renaissance, state one fact, one opinion and one inference.