Renaissance artists and scholars were most influenced and inspired by? Egyptian art, architecture, and religion

the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome

the art and architecture produced during the Middle Ages

Viking raiders who attacked and sacked much of mainland Europe from 800-1000 CE

Persian art, architecture, and religion

Enlightenment philosophers who reshaped the way people thought about the role of
government

Interest groups representing businesses and investors are often among the most successful lobbying groups for all of the following reasons, except a. such groups have the financial resources to mount sustained campaigns on their own behalf b. these groups' members contribute heavily to many legislators' campaigns and in so doing gain greater access to legislators c. these groups have often been in existence for decades, allowing them to both master the legislative system and develop close ties with legislators d. the members of these groups make up the majority of voters in many districts