WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION

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Renaissance humanists believed that studying classical works could
A
lead to a revival of the Roman empire.
B
help to create a better earthly life.
C
cause one to reject religious traditions.
D
deepen one’s religious faith.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: Renaissance humanists believed that studying classical works was necessary because they saw them as models of excellence in all areas of life. They believed that by studying the works of the ancient Greeks and Romans, they could gain a deeper understanding of human nature, morality, and ethics.

Detailed explanation-2: -What did humanists focus on? Humanists studied classical texts and used them to understand Greek values instead of Christian teachings. They carried on classical traditions with art and architecture. They also focused on the study of subjects common to classical education such as history, literature, and philosophy.

Detailed explanation-3: -Education was believed to be good for society, as a whole, so it was promoted during this time. Overall, the renaissance humanist movement placed emphasis on the individual human, their moral responsibilities, and how to lead a virtuous, public life.

Detailed explanation-4: -Humanists considered the ancient world to be the pinnacle of human achievement, and thought its accomplishments should serve as the model for contemporary Europe. There were important centers of Humanism in Florence, Naples, Rome, Venice, Genoa, Mantua, Ferrara, and Urbino.

Detailed explanation-5: -an interest in studying literature and art from antiquity. an interest in the eloquent use of Latin and philology. a belief in the importance and power of education to create useful citizens. the promotion of private and civic virtue. a rejection of scholasticism. More items •04-Nov-2020

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