Which of the following best defines humanism? A) A philosophy, introduced by Petrarch, emphasizing the significance of the church in daily life B) The concept suggested by Renaissance artists that art ought to depict humans in realistic forms C) An educational curriculum through which fourteenth-century scholars educated students about classical Rome and Greece D) A movement emphasizing the wisdom of classical antiquity, human dignity, and human potential

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The best definition of humanism among the options provided is D) A movement emphasizing the wisdom of classical antiquity, human dignity, and human potential.

Humanism during the Renaissance focused on the study of classical texts, the importance of human values, and the potential for human achievement and knowledge.