Why did the education and intelligence of advisors matter in renaissance times in ways they had not earlier?

The Renaissance set the principle that "Man is the measure of all things". As a consequence, there was a growing interest in the development of humankind in all fields. In order for this to happen, improvements in education and intelligence were crucial. As a product of this growing importance of education, that Humanism was founded. Humanism is known as a stance that emphasizes the value of all human beings.

both believe in many god or polytheism

both built temples that they worshiped in both civilization's god were humanoid

both groups made religion a large portion of their lives

both believe in one religion throughout

the dead were buried with items for the afterlife