What word best describes the main idea expressed in the following sentence?

The city-state of Venice should only be governed by merchants who understand business and not by Catholic clergy who only understand the Bible.

A. Secularism

B. Confucianism

C. Humanism

D. Individualism

The answer is A. Secularism

Answer: A. Secularism

Explanation: City-state of Venice is a medieval creation, after the fall of the Roman Empire. It was known for its nobility and a completely different, liberal way of life, trade, various businesses. Venice was ruled by the Doge, chosen by the members of the Great Venetian Council. This was certainly a secular state, although the Church was nominally present. The fact that during the Crusades, Venice did not send its knights to a holy war.