Question

Which one of the following statements about Renaissance Humanist culture is NOT true?

• A. It slackened the control of religion over human life
• B. It believed that human nature was many-sided
• C. It was concerned with good manners
• D. It criticized material wealth, power and glory

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

It slackened the control of religion over human life

Renaissance humanism was a response to the utilitarian approach and what came to be depicted as the "narrow pedantry" associated with medieval scholasticism. Humanists sought to create a citizenry able to speak and write with eloquence and clarity and thus capable of engaging in the civic life of their communities and persuading others to virtuous and prudent actions. Much humanist effort went into improving the understanding and translations of Biblical and early Christian texts.