Question

Humanism was a system of thought that focused on human values, interests, and welfare. It discouraged superstition and promoted rational thinking. Which statement best shows the role of humanism during the Scientific Revolution? A. Humanism encouraged intellectuals to focus on human accomplishment and potential. B. Humanism encouraged intellectuals to study the role of God in the universe. C. Humanism encouraged intellectuals to study the behavior and thoughts of ancient church scholars. D. Humanism encouraged intellectuals to highlight the needs of the church.

Answer 1

Answer:

Statement A best shows the role of humanism during the Scientific Revolution (a phase of scientific knowledge) which states that Humanism promoted intellectuals to focus on human achievements and potential.

Explanation:

The humanism movement started in Italy in 15th century and this movement gave the human a center place of the world. This movement spread throughout the Europe and broke the strong thought of religion and power of Church.

This movement explained humans in the best way without using religion, offering new forms of reflection on the arts, sciences and politics. Moreover, the Humanism movement opens the door of the cultural field in the time of middle Ages and the Modern Age.