Central to Renaissance thought was a(n)
A. desire to re-create the glory of Byzantium.
B. appreciation of secular Confucian thought that had been brought about by closer ties to China.
C. fascination with classic Greek and Roman art and philosophy.
D. deeply religious desire to withdraw from the world.
E. appreciation for the art and thought of the middle ages.
Answer: C
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