Underlying the Carolingian Renaissance Was the Basic Conviction That

question 22

Multiple Choice

Underlying the Carolingian Renaissance was the basic conviction that:

• A) classical learning was the foundation on which Christian wisdom rested.
• B) the Bible could be best appreciated if it were translated into robust French and German idioms.
• C) original Latin poetry and epic literature were the highest form of art.
• D) proper Christian doctrine should be widely disseminated and heretical beliefs should be strictly punished.
• E) to be better Christians, everyone should pray and devote their lives to the Church.

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