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Who wrote the famous novel Don Quixote de la Mancha?
Who wrote the famous novel Don Quixote de la Mancha?
Miguel de Cervantes
What is the name of the collection of stories written by Giovanni Boccaccio?
What is the name of the collection of stories written by Giovanni Boccaccio?
Decameron
Who wrote the book The Prince?
Who wrote the book The Prince?
Niccolo Machiavelli
Which famous playwright authored the plays Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Julius Caesar?
Which famous playwright authored the plays Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Julius Caesar?
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What is the name of the book written by Desiderius Erasmus which criticizes the shortcomings of the Catholic Church?
What is the name of the book written by Desiderius Erasmus which criticizes the shortcomings of the Catholic Church?
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Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican?
Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican?
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Which artist is credited with painting the Mona Lisa?
Which artist is credited with painting the Mona Lisa?
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Who painted the fresco The Last Supper
Who painted the fresco The Last Supper
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Which artist is credited with painting the fresco The School of Athens?
Which artist is credited with painting the fresco The School of Athens?
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Who proposed the heliocentric theory, suggesting that the Earth revolves around the Sun?
Who proposed the heliocentric theory, suggesting that the Earth revolves around the Sun?
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Which astronomer was the first to use the telescope to observe the cosmos?
Which astronomer was the first to use the telescope to observe the cosmos?
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Who invented the Fahrenheit scale of temperature?
Who invented the Fahrenheit scale of temperature?
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Who was the first to observe bacteria using a microscope?
Who was the first to observe bacteria using a microscope?
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Study Notes
Famous Figures of the Renaissance
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Giovanni Boccaccio: Known for "Decameron," a collection of stories, considered influential in literature.
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Miguel de Cervantes: A prominent novelist, author of "Don Quixote," a satirical work.
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Niccolò Machiavelli: Known for "The Prince," influential political treatise.
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William Shakespeare: Famous playwright, wrote numerous plays like "Julius Caesar," "Hamlet," among others.
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Desiderius Erasmus: A humanist scholar, known for "In Praise of Folly," a satirical work.
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Test your knowledge on the influential figures of the Renaissance, including writers, playwrights, and political philosophers. This quiz covers their notable works and contributions to literature and politics. Challenge yourself and discover how these thinkers shaped modern thought!
