How did humanism contribute to the Scientific Revolution? (5 points)
Humanism was embraced by the Catholic Church, which sponsored humanist scientists.
Humanism inspired the idea that knowledge could be gained through the evidence provided by human senses and reasoning.
Humanism cast doubt on Christian beliefs, inspiring many Christians to use scientific research to prove their faith.
The Church's persecution of humanists inspired a backlash that became the Scientific Revolution.
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humanism : a system of values and beliefs that is based on the idea that people are basically good and that problems can be solved using reason instead of religion