Which of the following was a major consequence of the Renaissance?
A) peasant revolts against the feudal order in western Europe
B) the church regaining much of the power it lost in the aftermath of the Black Death
C) the desire to create states based on Athenian models of democracy
D) the development of a network of independent, educated people who were more interested in individual talent than noble rank

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The Renaissance, a period of cultural, artistic, political, and economic "rebirth" following the Middle Ages, significantly emphasized humanism. This led to the development of a network of independent, educated individuals who valued individual talent and intellectual achievement over noble birth or rank, marking a shift in societal values and structures.

Which of the Following Was a Major Consequence of the Renaissance