Remember to use complete sentences and capitalization.

In at least 500 words, answer the following question:

Focusing on at least two of the following course themes of religion, government, gender roles, and social class, explain whether or not the Renaissance and the Reformation were sharp breaks from the Middle Ages. Please note: Please explain your stance about both the Reformation and the Renaissance clearly. You can argue that both the Renaissance and the Reformation were breaks from the Middle Ages, neither broke with the Middle Ages, that one broke with Middle Ages but the other did not, or something in between. But the Renaissance and the Reformation were not the same thing, so you need talk about them as two separate but related movements.

Suggestion for formulating a clear answer: Instead of just describing the Reformation and the Renaissance, explain for each selected course theme whether or not it is proof that the Renaissance and the Reformation were breaks from the Middle Ages. For example, if you focus on gender roles and religion, you should explain whether gender roles are evidence that the Reformation and the Renaissance were or were not breaks from the Middle Ages, and then do the same for religion. Then based on what you concluded about each theme, come to your general conclusion about whether or not both the Renaissance and the Reformation were sharp breaks from the Middle Ages.