Question

select the correct answer.
which of the following was a characteristic of humanism?
a. loyalty to church doctrines
b. infusion of realism in art
c. criticism of greek and roman classics
d. emphasis on individual achievement

Explanation:

Humanism during the Renaissance emphasized the value and potential of the individual. Option A is incorrect as humanism often challenged church dominance. Option B: Realism in art is not a core humanist characteristic (humanism in art focused on human figures, classical themes, not realism in the later sense). Option C: Humanism celebrated Greek and Roman classics, not criticized them. Option D aligns with the humanist focus on individual achievement, growth, and potential.

Answer:

D. emphasis on individual achievement