WHII Module 1.2 Literature & Philosophy

Who was a Renaissance writer whose work was based on their professional experience?

• Miguel de Cervantes

• Sancho Panza

• Dante Alighieri

• Baldassare Castiglione

Machiavelli’s new ideas supported Renaissance humanism by showing that

• governments wanted to help people.

• people were in control of their lives.

• governments had many virtues.

• people were not in control of their lives.

A new idea that Cervantes celebrates in Don Quixote is

• service.

• heaven.

• individuality.

• power.

People began to study classical thought during the Renaissance to

• earn money.

• improve the Church.

• better themselves

• earn respect.

Which humanist idea affected Renaissance society?

• People are basically good at their core.

• People should always support their leaders.

• Reason is secondary to rational thought

• People should always support their leaders.

According to humanist thinkers, political decisions should be based on

• ancient wisdom.

• rational thought.

• religious doctrines

• artistic inclinations.

Which Renaissance writer was a humanist because of his focus on human nature, rather than religion?

• Dante Alighieri

• Niccolo Machiavelli

• Baldassare Castiglione

• Miguel de Cervantes

A Renaissance writer who applied humanistic principles to government was

• Dante Alighieri.

• Miguel de Cervantes

• Niccolo Machiavelli.

• Francesco Petrarch.

Which Renaissance writer also worked as an adviser, or courtier, to royalty?

• Dante Alighieri

• Miguel de Cervantes

• Francesco Petrarch

• Baldassare Castiglione

Which best states how ideas from classical philosophy were applied to Renaissance government?

• Ideas from classical philosophy were used to improve the structure and organization of government.

• Ideas from classical philosophy were used to increase the size and influence of government.

• Ideas from classical philosophy were used to decrease the size and influence of government.

• Ideas from classical philosophy were used to improve the structure and influence of government.