Question

select the correct answer. how did humanism foster the scientific revolution?
a. humanism promoted the study of classical works that stimulated exploration of science.
b. humanism created ideal humans who made effective scientific inventions.
c. humanism promoted the study of theology, which led to an understanding of the relationship between religion and science.
d. humanism promoted the study of the scientific method used to conduct experiments.
e. humanism blindly followed medieval religious texts to make new scientific discoveries.

Explanation:

• Option A: Humanism emphasized studying classical Greek and Roman works, which contained scientific knowledge and encouraged people to explore science further, aligning with how it fostered the Scientific Revolution.
• Option B: Humanism didn't "create ideal humans" for inventions; it was about intellectual and cultural revival, so B is incorrect.
• Option C: Humanism focused on human - centered studies, not theology, so promoting theology is not how it fostered the Scientific Revolution, C is wrong.
• Option D: The scientific method's study wasn't a direct result of humanism; humanism was more about classical learning, so D is incorrect.
• Option E: Humanism was a departure from blind following of medieval religious texts, so E is wrong.

Answer:

A. Humanism promoted the study of classical works that stimulated exploration of science.