Events like the emergence of interest in ancient Greek and Roman writings, the invention of a practical printing press and the collapse of the eastern Roman Empire were responsible to start the Renaissance.
<u>Explanation:</u>
The Renaissance had started in the 14th century AD, whereas, the division of the Catholic Church took place in the 16th century AD.
Thus, the division of the Catholic Church cannot be counted in one of the events that started Renaissance
After World War II, Germany was divided into two states: East Germany and West Germany. East Germany fell under the influence and control of the Soviet Union, while West Germany was aligned with Western Europe and the United States.