Question

In what way were the Protestant Reformation and the European Renaissance similar?

A
Both sought to eliminate absolute monarchies in Europe.
B
Both aimed to restore the Roman Empire to power.
C.
Both were reform efforts led by military factions.
D
Both encouraged people to question tradition.​

Answer 1

Answer: D is correct.

Explanation: Renaissance is movement seeking freedom from or unconditioning of medieval psychology and values. Renaissance values individual, individuality, pleasure of senses, curiosity, nature. It means that the sovereignty of God (medieval God) is relativized. Renaissance is much broader term which emphasizes changes both theoretical and practical, philosophical and political. Protestantism is a term related to changes within European Christianity and relativization of institutionalized European Christianity (Catholic church and pope).