Literature and Philosophy of the Renaissance Answers

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A major Renaissance work by Machiavelli was

A
The Prince.
B
The Divine King.
C
The Queen.
D
The Divine Comedy.
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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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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.
4

People began to study classical thought during the Renaissance to

A
better themselves.
B
earn money.
C
improve the Church.
D
earn respect.
5

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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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 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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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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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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Well-educated people during the Renaissance learned

A
medieval Latin.
B
classical Latin.
C
medieval French.
D
classical French.

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