Which statement about the renaissance period is most accurate?
a. the renaissance period saw an emphasis on scientific inquiry, intellectual pursuit, and celebration of individual achievement.
b. the renaissance period resulted in the construction of magnificent cathedrals and castles as a result of political instability and the influence of the church.
c. the renaissance period was a time of reduced intellectualism because literature and dramatic entertainment were geared toward the masses.
d. the renaissance period's political strife and financial difficulty were overcome by newly literate people and brilliant playwrights, poets, and scientific writers.