Alikes and differences of the Renaissance and the Middle Ages?

Question

I'm stumped on this question, and the book isn't much help.

Answer 1

the middle ages were the result of keeping religious control of all aspects of european life. all that mattered was money and power over the people who lacked both. the renaissance was the result of breaking free of the restraints put upon society by the church and the wealthy, and started because of the expansion of knowledge of the world as a whole. people were no longer willing to accept many things just because that was what the power structue allowed. they chose to learn for themselves.

Answer 2

I don't think you can get this answer from a single book, since both of those times had different problems.

Do a quick read about BOTH the Renaissance AND the Middle Ages... in one continuous reading... shouldn't take more than an hour... then see how everthing comes into focus for you. The answer should be self generating.