Question

a growing movement during the renaissance period that proclaimed that people had free will to challenge the authority of political and religious leaders was called _______.
a. evolution
b. psychology
c. humanism
d. predestination

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

• Option A: Evolution is about biological change over time, not a Renaissance movement about free will against leaders.
• Option B: Psychology is the study of the mind/behavior, not related to this Renaissance movement.
• Option C: Humanism during the Renaissance emphasized human potential, free will, and challenging traditional (political/religious) authority, matching the description.
• Option D: Predestination is the idea that events are predetermined, opposite of free will.

Answer:

C. humanism