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Literature and Philosophy of the Renaissance Answers

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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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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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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 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 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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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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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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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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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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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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