Question

1. this excerpt describes the humanist education of the renaissance. lessons were to shape the pupils character and prepare him for a life of useful service. grammar was to enable him to master the exemplary texts that would make his speech and writing easy and varied, history would provide him and with examples of behavior to shun or follow, poetry with a desire to imitate the virtues of the heroes of epic literature, and moral philosophy was to stress the high standards of personal behavior that were expected of the responsible citizen. -john hale, the civilization of europe in the renaissance, 1993 this excerpt supports which statement about the impact of humanism on education? humanism reduced interest in classical learning and secular subjects. humanism emphasized strict obedience to church teachings in all areas of study. humanism discouraged the study of moral and philosophical ideas. humanism shifted education toward developing individual potential and civic responsibility.

Explanation:

The excerpt from John Hale's work describes humanist education in the Renaissance, focusing on shaping pupils' character, preparing them for useful service, and stressing personal behavior standards for responsible citizenship. The option "Humanism shifted education toward developing individual potential and civic responsibility" aligns with this, as it emphasizes developing personal (individual potential) and civic (responsible citizen) aspects. Other options are incorrect: the excerpt shows interest in classical subjects (contradicting "reduced interest"), emphasizes moral philosophy (contradicting "discouraged moral study"), and doesn't stress strict church obedience (contradicting that option).

Answer:

Humanism shifted education toward developing individual potential and civic responsibility.