The enduring questions of the ancient Greeks were significantly altered by the Renaissance through:
A) the admission of an Aristotelian system recognizing the integrity of sensory information.
B) the success of rational and logical arguments over faith-based authority.
C) the elevation of human experience in itself, in contrast to the emphasis on salvation alone.
D) the decline of Church authority especially in northern Europe.
E) all of the above.

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The Renaissance marked a period of significant change in European thought, characterized by a renewed interest in classical philosophy, the elevation of human experience, and a challenge to the authority of the Church. This period saw the admission of Aristotelian systems that valued sensory information (A), the success of rational and logical arguments over purely faith-based ones (B), and an increased focus on human experience and potential rather than solely on salvation (C). Additionally, the Renaissance contributed to the decline of Church authority, especially in northern Europe (D), as part of the broader cultural and intellectual shifts of the time.

The Enduring Questions of the Ancient Greeks Were Significantly Altered