Explain how Renaissance humanists influenced the Scientific Revolution.(1 point)

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Humanists started universities to study ancient works from Greece.
Humanists started universities to study ancient works from Greece.

Humanists returned to the learnings of the church and the texts of the Bible.
Humanists returned to the learnings of the church and the texts of the Bible.

Humanists learned Greek and Latin and were eager to rediscover works of ancient scholars.
Humanists learned Greek and Latin and were eager to rediscover works of ancient scholars.

Humanists were inspired by Islamic scholars and spread the Islamic culture to Europe.

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The correct response is: Humanists learned Greek and Latin and were eager to rediscover works of ancient scholars.

Renaissance humanists played a crucial role in reviving classical knowledge from ancient Greece and Rome, which included the works of early scientists and philosophers. Their emphasis on studying ancient texts and promoting a secular and critical approach to knowledge laid the groundwork for the Scientific Revolution. By translating and disseminating these works, humanists encouraged a spirit of inquiry and investigation that challenged traditional doctrines and facilitated advancements in various scientific fields.