In the Pre-Modern era, many people's sense of self and purpose was often expressed via a faith in some form of deity, be that in a single God or in many gods. Pre-modern cultures have not been thought of creating a sense of distinct individuality, though. Religious officials, who often held positions of power, were the spiritual intermediaries to the common person. It was only through these intermediaries that the general masses had access to the divine. Tradition was sacred to ancient cultures and was unchanging and the social order of ceremony and morals in a culture could be strictly enforced. 

The term "modern" was coined in the 16th century to indicate present or recent times (ultimately derived from the Latin adverb modo, meaning "just now). The European Renaissance (about 1420–1630), which marked the transition between the Late Middle Ages and Early Modern times, started in Italy and was spurred in part by the rediscovery of classical art and literature, as well as the new perspectives gained from the Age of Discovery and the invention of the telescope and microscope, expanding the borders of thought and knowledge. QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. How did people in the Pre Modern Era believe sense of self was expressed?
2. Sense of self was expressed in what manner by people in the Pre Modern Era?
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Q2:
1. During which century was the term "modern" coined?
2. The term "modern" was adopted in which century?
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Q3:
1. For what purpose was the term "modern" coined?
2. Why wad the term "modern" adopted?
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Q4:
1. Did people worship one or several gods in the Pre Modern Era?
2. Faith in the Pre Modern Era was expressed in some form of deity, was a single god or several gods worshiped?
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Q5:
1. What does the term "modern" mean?
2. What definition in given to the term "modern"?
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Q6:
1. What language does the term "modern" derive from?
2. The term "modern" originates from which language?
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Q7:
1. What was the duration of the European Renaissance?
2. How many years did the European Renaissance go on for?
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Q8:
1. In what year did the European Renaissance begin?
2. The European Renaissance began in what year?
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Q9:
1. In Which Country did the European Renaissance begin?
2. The European Renaissance started in which country?
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Q10:
1. What spurred the European Renaissance?
2. What is believed to have started the European Renaissance?
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Q11:
1. The European Renaissance marked a transition between what two eras?
2. The transition between what two eras was started by the European Renaissance?
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