Mention any two factors that led to the growth of the spirit of enquiry among the people of Europe.

Two factors that led to the growth of the spirit of enquiry among the people of Europe were:

1. Role of original thinkers — During the Medieval Age, the church discouraged original thinking but certain bold and independent thinkers who criticised the church and their dogmas, came up. They asked the people to developed their own thinking. Thinkers like Roger Bacon, Abelard, Thomas Aquinas revolutionised the thought process and laid stress on reasoning.
2. Development of science — Certain medieval scholar showed a scientific attitude and asked their students to observe things in nature. This brought in many new inventions and discoveries. Development of science created the spirit of enquiry and scientific temper.