How did the Northern Renaissance contribute to the political developments begun by the Italian Renaissance? It strengthened criticisms of religious thinking. It added an emphasis on classical philosophy. It reinforced ideas about the importance of the individual. It demonstrated the value of artistic contributions to government.

It reinforced ideas about the importance of the individual.

Explanation:

The period can be best described as the rise of humanism, which was an intellectual movement that emphasized secular ideas found in literature from Ancient Greece and Rome.

Among these ancient ideas was a newfound faith in the individual. The God-fearing Middle Ages viewed man as "unworthy by virtue" and "stained by original sin". However, as Renaissance Humanism brought a newfound interest in education in art and the humanities, people became less absorbed in the religious hierarchy and more curious about the capabilities of man.

Many philosophers wrote about the potential of man and developed their own beliefs as to the kind of person an individual should aim to be. These views inspired many people to invest in their studies of the arts and humanities, and as a result, many significant achievements came out of the Renaissance.