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What were Humanist writers challenging as an authority?
What were Humanist writers challenging as an authority?
- The educational institutions
- The government
- The monarchy
- The Church (correct)
In what way were Humanist writers challenging traditional systems of knowledge?
In what way were Humanist writers challenging traditional systems of knowledge?
- By establishing new educational institutions
- By proving that the Church had erred (correct)
- By advocating for monarchy's authority
- By supporting the government's control over knowledge
What did Humanist writers demonstrate through study and research?
What did Humanist writers demonstrate through study and research?
- That traditional systems of knowledge were perfect
- That the Church had erred (correct)
- That educational institutions were flawless
- That the government was infallible
What was the main focus of European Renaissance humanists' studies?
What was the main focus of European Renaissance humanists' studies?
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Which event is credited with marking the beginning of the Protestant Reformation?
Which event is credited with marking the beginning of the Protestant Reformation?
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What did Valla's work On the Donation of Constantine (1440) prove?
What did Valla's work On the Donation of Constantine (1440) prove?
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What was the main focus of Luther's challenge to the Church?
What was the main focus of Luther's challenge to the Church?
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In what way did humanist writers challenge the church as a central authority on knowledge?
In what way did humanist writers challenge the church as a central authority on knowledge?
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