Question

I NEED AN ANSWER HURRY Which term BEST describes the Renaissance interest in history, literature, and art that was inspired by classical ideas?
A
humanism

B
natural law

C
Reformation

D
rationalism

2. Why were the theories of Galileo Galilei and René Descartes widely challenged during the seventeenth century?
A
because their ideas contradicted traditional beliefs associated with medieval Europe

B
because their ideas were based on their interpretations of stories contained in the Bible

C
because they did not conduct scientific investigations to support the ideas they presented

D
because they relied only on teachings from non-Christian cultures when developing their ideas

Answer 1

Answer: a and b The Renaissance was a fervent period of European cultural, artistic, political and economic “rebirth” following the Middle Ages.

Explanation: because Generally described as taking place from the 14th century to the 17th century, the Renaissance promoted the rediscovery of classical philosophy, literature and art.