Question

the renaissance spawned a rebirth for the intellectual pursuits of man. which of the following are a result of the renaissance? choose all that apply.
a resurrection of the teachings of ancient greece and rome.
a development for citizens to identify with a national identity.
a pursuit of excellence and achievement of all men.
the beginnings of questioning of religious and government authority.

Explanation:

• Option A: The Renaissance was a period of renewed interest in the art, literature, and learning of ancient Greece and Rome, so this is a result.
• Option B: National identity development was more associated with later periods (like the rise of nation - states in the early modern period after the Renaissance), not a direct result of the Renaissance.
• Option C: The Renaissance emphasized humanism, which focused on the potential and achievement of individuals (men, in the context of the time), so the pursuit of excellence and achievement of men was a result.
• Option D: The Renaissance, with its focus on humanism and individual thought, laid the groundwork for people to start questioning traditional religious (e.g., the authority of the Catholic Church) and government authorities.

Answer:

A. A resurrection of the teachings of ancient Greece and Rome.
C. A pursuit of excellence and achievement of all men.
D. The beginnings of questioning of religious and government authority.