Question

What impact did the Renaissance have on European society?

It increased the power of the Catholic Church.
It enabled Italy to conquer most of the continent.
It led people to question traditional religious teachings.
It inspired political leaders to share power with common people.

Answer 1

Correct answer: It led people to question traditional religious teachings.

Explanation: Renaissance humanism emphasized returning to classical sources, critical thinking, and individual inquiry. The spread of printing allowed new ideas to circulate widely, which encouraged people to reexamine Church doctrines and authorities (a major factor leading into the Reformation). The other choices are incorrect: the Renaissance did not increase the Church’s power (if anything it exposed and challenged it), Italy did not conquer most of Europe, and Renaissance rulers generally did not begin sharing power broadly with common people.