In the seventeenth century, what was the Catholic Church's reaction to the Renaissance's Humanism rationality and independence?

a. It encouraged independence.
b. It nurtured Humanism.
c. It turned to an authoritarian position.
d. It removed art from the churches and whitewashed the walls.


Answer: c

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