Question

Which statement comparing the Middle Ages to the Renaissance is false?

A. Knowledge allowed the government to become more powerful in the Renaissance
B. The arts and sciences flourished during both time periods.
C. Learning was encouraged during the Renaissance and discouraged during the Middle Ages
D. The church had more power in the Middle Ages than it did during the Renaissance

Answer 1

I believe the answer is C.

Answer 2

The answer is B because the arts and sciences were looked down upon and ignored during the Middle Ages, which is why the Renaissance was such a major turning point.