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:

Humanism emphasized the study of classical works. These works contained knowledge and ideas that inspired people to explore science further. For example, ancient Greek and Roman texts had scientific - related content. Option B is incorrect as humanism didn't "create ideal humans" for inventions. Option C, humanism was more about secular and classical learning rather than promoting theology for the religion - science relationship. Option D, the scientific method was developed later and not directly promoted by humanism in the way described. Option E is wrong because humanism was a break from blindly following medieval religious texts.

Answer:

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