In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Comprehension:
Spain and Italy have produced the (1) ______ painters and sculptors because (2) ______ fine arts appeal more to the (3) ______ an to the intellect. These countries have (4) ______ very few men of science in comparison (5) ______ artists and poets.