How did the renaissance and reformation influence democracy and the shaping of the modern world?

use role of the individual, questioning of power, and emphasis on reading in your answer

The renaissance brought in more emphasis to  philosophy, Science, and logical reasoning to the world.
Development of philosophy and logical reasoning arouse the questioning of power toward the religious establishments that ruled the world during that time and The role of individuals during this period that created many advancement in science sparked the sense curiousity in the whole generation, that brought the world to this modern era.

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