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What was the main emphasis of the humanists in the 15th and 16th centuries?
What was the main emphasis of the humanists in the 15th and 16th centuries?
- Direct challenges to Church and State authority
- Building upon the ideas of Classical thinkers
- Establishing a new sociopolitical and religious direction
- The study of the Classics (correct)
What did Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses (1517) mark the beginning of?
What did Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses (1517) mark the beginning of?
- The Enlightenment era
- The Renaissance movement
- The Protestant Reformation (correct)
- The Counter-Reformation
What was the significance of Valla's work called On the Donation of Constantine (1440)?
What was the significance of Valla's work called On the Donation of Constantine (1440)?
- It emphasized the study of ancient Roman culture
- It proved the authenticity of a 4th century document
- It validated Church claims to Italian lands
- It challenged the authority and morality of the Church (correct)
What did Valla's work reveal about the Church and its leaders?
What did Valla's work reveal about the Church and its leaders?
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What was the primary focus of humanist writers in challenging the Church?
What was the primary focus of humanist writers in challenging the Church?
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