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"Walk forwards in the radiance of the past."

- Petrarch

How does the quotation connect to the Renaissance principle of humanism?

A:Humanity has already gained all knowledge and must return to it.

B:Humanity progresses by building upon past knowledge.

C:Humanity draws comfort from the achievements of past thinkers.

D:Humanity must abandon the limited thinking of ancient cultures.

The answer to this question is B) Humanity progresses by building upon past knowledge. * I think

The correct answer is B) Humanity progresses by building upon past knowledge.

The quotation that connects to the Renaissance principle of humanism is humanity progresses by building upon past knowledge.

The Italian Francesco Petrarca (1304-1374), was a poet of Renaissance, considered the founder of humanists. In the Renaissance, the sonnets of Petrarch influenced other artists in Europe. His lyrical poetry works are one of the principal contributions.

Renaissance Humanism originated in the 14th-15th centuries. It places emphasis on the human realm.