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The Renaissance

Question 7 • GA-GSE World History

How did humanism impact political thinking during the Renaissance?

Answer
A
It allowed emperors to justify conquering new territories.
B
It inspired merchants to spread European ideas about democracy.
C
It led scholars to support religious leaders over independent monarchs.
D
It reduced the importance of religion over how people thought about society.

Explanation

Renaissance humanism emphasized human abilities, classical learning, and the study of life in this world. This encouraged people to think about society and politics in more secular, human-centered ways, rather than viewing every question primarily through religion. It did not eliminate religion, but it reduced its dominance in some areas of thought, making D the best answer.

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