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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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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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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 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.
5

A new idea that Cervantes celebrates in Don Quixote is

A
service.
B
heaven.
C
individuality.
D
power.
6

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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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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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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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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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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