Quiz on Dante Alighieri

When was Dante Alighieri born?

• 1265

• 1321

• 1300

• 1200

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What is Dante Alighieri known for writing?

• The first Italian Epic

• The first English Novel

• The first French Poem

• The first Spanish Play

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Which group was Dante's family prominent with?

• The Guelphs

• The Ghibellines

• The Normans

• The Saxons

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What was the relationship between Dante's family and the Pope during the second Florentine Civil War?

• Supportive

• Hostile

• Neutral

• Unknown

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What was the name of the group that supported the Pope?

• The Guelphs

• The Huns

• The Normans

• The Saxons

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What type of literary work did Dante write?

• Epic

• Novel

• Short Story

• Play

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Which historical figure is associated with the years 1265-1321?

• Dante Alighieri

• William Shakespeare

• Geoffrey Chaucer

• Leonardo da Vinci

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What is a characteristic of 'Courtly Love'?

• Based on friendship

• Based on desire and inspiration

• Based on family ties

• Based on financial gain

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Did he and Beatrice ever speak to each other?

• Yes, frequently

• Yes, occasionally

• No, they never spoke

• Yes, once

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How did Dante primarily educate himself?

• Attended a prestigious university

• Studied on his own, reading and rereading important texts

• Learned from a private tutor

• Traveled to different countries for education

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