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Literature and Philosophy of the Renaissance Answers

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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 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 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.
4

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 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 best states how the book Don Quixote reflected Renaissance humanism?

A
It shows that people are responsible for their choices.
B
It shows that people are capable of doing great things.
C
It shows that people are not responsible for their choices.
D
It shows that people are not capable of doing great things.
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People began to study classical thought during the Renaissance to

A
better themselves.
B
earn money.
C
improve the Church.
D
earn respect.
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In The Divine Comedy, Dante Alighieri uses poetry to explore

A
the simplicity of human nature.
B
the complexity of human nature.
C
the existence of life after death.
D
the power of political turmoil.
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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 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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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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A new idea that Cervantes celebrates in Don Quixote is

A
service.
B
heaven.
C
individuality.
D
power.

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