During the Renaissance, a new intellectual movement known as humanism evolved. What was the significance of the humanist movemen
t? A) Humanists were inspired by classical texts and emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual. 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 felt formal education was impractical and unnecessary; therefore, many schools were closed.
The correct answer is A) Humanists were inspired by classical texts and emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual. Humanists wanted clarity and eloquence of expression for people and wanted people to influence others with morals. They wanted to accomplish this with their followers studying what we would now call humanities, such as: grammar, rhetoric, history, poetry and moral philosophy. Although this started out as working alongside the Church, it soon came into contradiction with Christianity.
overextended the power of the federal government. (2) forced the federal government into heavy debt. (3) ignored the rights of minority groups and women. (4) failed to solve the problems for which they were intended.
