Question

8 with more learning and technological advancement, early modern europe began to emerge with new systems of power. then the enlightenment began. during this period of time, power moved away from royalty and religion. it shifted to an educated class capable of using reason and logic to solve problems. new ideas about government emerged. this shift in power gave rise to the scientific revolution. during this period, scientists explored many topics using logic and reason. among these topics was the way our solar system works. on the horizon was a prolonged era of innovation known as the renaissance. it celebrated art, literature, and science. feudalism would slowly give way to capitalism and a free - market economy. innovation became the new king. question 4 what is the meaning of the phrase on the horizon, as it is used in paragraph 8? a for a long time b about to happen c in the beginning d when the sun sets

Explanation:

The phrase "on the horizon" is an idiomatic expression. In the context of the passage which is discussing future - coming events like the Renaissance, it means something is about to happen or is in the near - future.

Answer:

B. about to happen