The focus of the Renaissance at the time was on the works of
the Greeks and Romans. Emphasis was more
human activities like science, literature and the arts. This was called
Humanism where the focus of learning was on culture. Knowledge and ideas once lost was revived and
was now growing in Europe and this helped in cultural and intellectual
development.
Yes, Brazil had a king who didn't want an outbreak, so he gave up his throne, made Brazil independent and fled back to Portugal.
