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Literature and Philosophy of the Renaissance

Question 9 • GA-GSE World History

How did use of the vernacular affect the spread of humanism in Europe?

Answer
A
The vernacular helped artists create and distribute works that patrons liked.
B
The vernacular helped writers and philosophers reach wider audiences.
C
The vernacular helped scholars collect and study classical literature.
D
The vernacular helped politicians and businessmen maintain power.

Explanation

The vernacular is the language people spoke in everyday life, rather than Latin, which was mainly used by educated scholars and the Church. Writing humanist ideas in vernacular languages let more people read and understand them. Therefore, the vernacular helped writers and philosophers reach wider audiences.

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