Question

Select the correct answer.

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

The correct answer is A.

Step-by-step explanation:

Because humanism means an outlook or system of thought attaching prime importance to human rather than divine or supernatural matters, Stating that is encourages people to focus on human accomplishment and its potential.

Answer 2

The correct answer is A

Step-by-step explanation:

Humanism was an intellectual movement initiated in Italy in the fifteenth century with the Renaissance and spread throughout Europe, breaking with the strong influence of the Church and religious thought of the Middle Ages.