Literature and Philosophy of the Renaissance Answers

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How did humanism impact Europeans’ thinking about government?

A
Power was seen as evil.
B
Revolutions were expected.
C
Political debates were encouraged.
D
God was accepted as the ultimate power.
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Well-educated people during the Renaissance learned

A
medieval Latin.
B
classical Latin.
C
medieval French.
D
classical French.
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Which Renaissance writer also worked as an adviser, or courtier, to royalty?

A
Baldassare Castiglione
B
Dante Alighieri
C
Miguel de Cervantes
D
Francesco Petrarch
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Which Renaissance writer was a humanist because of his focus on human nature, rather than religion?

A
Dante Alighieri
B
Niccolo Machiavelli
C
Baldassare Castiglione
D
Miguel de Cervantes
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The Divine Comedy reflected Renaissance humanism by showing that

A
people are responsible for their choices.
B
the Church is responsible for people’s lives.
C
government is responsible for people’s lives.
D
people are not responsible for their choices.
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Which humanist idea affected Renaissance society?

A
Reason is secondary to rational thought.
B
People are basically good at their core.
C
Reason is secondary to faith and truth.
D
People should always support their leaders.
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How did use of the vernacular affect the spread of humanism in Europe?

A
The vernacular helped artists create and distribute works that patrons liked.
B
The vernacular helped writers and philosophers reach wider audiences.
C
The vernacular helped scholars collect and study classical literature.
D
The vernacular helped politicians and businessmen maintain power.
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How did humanism affect paintings during the Renaissance?

A
Paintings became more religious.
B
Paintings became less political.
C
Paintings became more lifelike.
D
Paintings became less realistic.
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A major Renaissance novel about a man who fights imaginary enemies is

A
The Prince.
B
Don Quixote.
C
The Book of the Courtier.
D
The Divine Comedy.
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Who was a Renaissance writer whose work was based on their professional experience ?

A
Miguel de Cervantes
B
Sancho Panza
C
Dante Alighieri
D
Baldassare Castiglione
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During the Renaissance, many people embraced the concept of

A
absolutism.
B
nationalism.
C
medievalism.
D
humanism.
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Which experience did Baldassare Castiglione write about?

A
life in a royal court
B
life after death
C
life as an artist
D
life as a classical scholar
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A new idea that Cervantes celebrates in Don Quixote is

A
service.
B
heaven.
C
individuality.
D
power.
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According to humanist thinkers, political decisions should be based on

A
ancient wisdom.
B
rational thought.
C
religious doctrines.
D
artistic inclinations.
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Which best states how ideas from classical philosophy were applied to Renaissance government?

A
Ideas from classical philosophy were used to improve the structure and organization of government.
B
Ideas from classical philosophy were used to increase the size and influence of government.
C
Ideas from classical philosophy were used to decrease the size and influence of government.
D
Ideas from classical philosophy were used to improve the structure and influence of government.
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Machiavelli’s new ideas supported Renaissance humanism by showing that

A
governments wanted to help people.
B
people were in control of their lives.
C
governments had many virtues.
D
people were not in control of their lives.
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A Renaissance writer who applied humanistic principles to government was

A
Dante Alighieri.
B
Miguel de Cervantes.
C
Niccolo Machiavelli.
D
Francesco Petrarch.

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