Question

Renaissance humanism greatly influenced the Scientific Revolution. It held that beliefs based upon what a person observed and experienced were more valid than beliefs based upon
A.
pagan philosophy.
B.
a person’s nature.
C.
the dignity of man.
D.
religious teachings.

Answer 1

Renaissance humanism greatly influenced the Scientific Revolution by emphasizing observation and experience over established doctrines. Therefore, the correct answer is:

**D. religious teachings.**

This choice reflects the shift towards empirical evidence and away from beliefs based solely on religious authority.