Question

What was the meaning of the humanist movement during the Renaissance?

A.
Humanists were very interested in religious studies and tried to increase the influence of the Church.
B.
Humanists rediscovered classical texts and expressed the dignity and worth of the individual person.
C.
Humanists spread the teachings of Eastern philosophers such as Confucius throughout Europe.
D.
Humanists felt formal education was unnecessary; therefore, many schools were closed.

Answer 1

A.

Humanists rediscovered classical texts and expressed the dignity and worth of the individual person.

Step-by-step explanation:

The humanists had a renewed interest in classical learning and began reading the ancient texts of Greece and Rome. These texts had been largely ignored for centuries. The humanists believed in the dignity and worth of the individual person and emphasized individual accomplishment.

Answer 2

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