Answer:
Renaissance:
renewed interest in classical antiquity
more emphasis on education and the arts
art became more realistic
the invention of the movable type was an incredibly big deal as it allowed for more materials to be printed and faster
Reformation:
challenges to the authority of the pope
protestants believed that authority and truth lay only in the scripture
religious wars
decentralization of HRE due to the Peace of Augsburg
the renaissance was a cultural movement. it changed the culture of europe. not so much religion or politics (someone pls correct me if im wrong on this)
the reformation impacted religion most. created religious divide and rivalry between catholics and protestants. a political effect of the ref was the decentralization of the HRE.
both periods were respectively a time of progress... i say this because society is always progressing and building on top of past generations. if the reformation or renaissance hadn't occurred, our society today would likely be very different. they were both definitely very influencial and important movements
