The effects of the Renaissance were as follows: 

1. The Renaissance led to the Reformation Movement: The urge to know the unknown by questioning, observation and experimentation brought an end to the supremacy and’ domination of the Church, which eventually led to Reformation. 

2. Great overlfow of Vernacular Literature: The Renaissance helped in the growth of vernaculars. In England, there was the famous Shakespeare and a contemporary of Shakespeare in Spain was Cervantes, who wrote ‘Done Quixote’. In France, Moliere became the founder of the ‘Comedie Francaise’, the National Theatre. 

3. Consequences of Geographical Explorations: Geographical discoveries, commercial relations were established between Europe and the East. Trade brought unprecedented prosperity to the countries of Europe. For England and Spain, America also yielded immense wealth. This led to Colonialism. European countries controlled America, Asia and Africa and used their resources to increase their own power. 

4. The Humanist’s Belief in Man: Earlier people subordinated themselves to the interests of the Church or the Class to which they belonged. Now, they began to look at themselves as ‘Individuals’. They believed in man’s’ability to achieve happiness and freedom without the need for religion. The Renaissance art and literature reflected aspirations of the ordinary people at that time. 

5. Rise and Growth of Nation-Slates: The feelings of nationality and progress of national literature led to the rise and growth of Nation-States.