WORLD HISTORY

INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

BEGINNING OF RENAISSANCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
During the Renaissance, a new intellectual movement known as humanism evolved. What was the significance of the humanist movement?
A
Humanists felt formal education was impractical and unnecessary; therefore, many schools were closed.
B
Humanists spread the teachings of Eastern philosophers such as Confucius throughout Europe.
C
Humanists were very interested in religious studies and sought to increase the influence of the Church.
D
Humanists were inspired by classical texts and emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What was the significance of the humanist movement? Humanists felt formal education was impractical and unnecessary; therefore, many schools were closed. Humanists spread the teachings of Eastern philosophers such as Confucius throughout Europe.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Renaissance included an intellectual movement known as Humanism. Among its many principles, humanism promoted the idea that humans are at the center of their own universe and should embrace human achievements in education, classical arts, literature and science.

Detailed explanation-3: -Humanism transformed education and rejuvenated the world of ideas and art with its discovery, promotion, and adaptation of classical works.

Detailed explanation-4: -Humanism. During the 14th century, a cultural movement called humanism began to gain momentum in Italy. Among its many principles, humanism promoted the idea that man was the center of his own universe, and people should embrace human achievements in education, classical arts, literature and science.

Detailed explanation-5: -Humanism was an important philosophy that helped ignite the curiosity and desire for knowledge that led to the beginning of the Renaissance. By the 13th century, people began wanting to learn more about classic Greek and Roman culture, literature, and philosophy. This study began to affect how people saw the world.

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