WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was an important influence from Renaissance humanists?
A
the River Valley Civilization cultures
B
The Greek and Roman cutures
C
The Manorial System
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A central theme found within the Renaissance era, which was derived from the Ancient Greek and Roman society, was the belief of humanism. Humanism is the belief that humans and their lives are more important or equal to religious/supernatural things.

Detailed explanation-2: -The great intellectual movement of Renaissance Italy was humanism. The humanists believed that the Greek and Latin classics contained both all the lessons one needed to lead a moral and effective life and the best models for a powerful Latin style.

Detailed explanation-3: -There were five broad trends that shaped the Renaissance: trade and exploration, art, philosophy, science, and religious conflict.

Detailed explanation-4: -In contrast, Greek and Roman art focused on humanism. Humanism focused and emphasized humans as the “main object” of the world and that instead of Gods, humans were, in a way, at the center of the universe. Humanism focuses on human values, beliefs, and individuality; and that humans have the capability to be good.

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