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What is the name of the famous collection of short stories written by Giovanni Boccaccio?
What is the name of the famous collection of short stories written by Giovanni Boccaccio?
Decameron
What is the name of the famous novel written by Miguel de Cervantes?
What is the name of the famous novel written by Miguel de Cervantes?
Don Quixote de la Mancha
Who is the author of "The Prince", a book about acquiring and maintaining political power?
Who is the author of "The Prince", a book about acquiring and maintaining political power?
Niccolò Machiavelli
Which of the following plays was written by William Shakespeare? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following plays was written by William Shakespeare? (Select all that apply)
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What is the title of a famous book by Desiderius Erasmus which criticizes the shortcomings of the clergy?
What is the title of a famous book by Desiderius Erasmus which criticizes the shortcomings of the clergy?
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Study Notes
Renaissance Figures
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Giovanni Boccaccio: Known for "Decameron," a collection of stories, considered a significant work of Italian prose.
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Miguel de Cervantes: A renowned novelist, best known for "Don Quixote," a satirical novel.
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Niccolò Machiavelli: Notable for "The Prince," a treatise on political power.
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William Shakespeare: A celebrated playwright and poet, known for numerous famous plays such as Julius Caesar, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and A Midsummer Night's Dream, and The Taming of the Shrew.
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Desiderius Erasmus: A humanist writer, considered significant for In Praise of Folly.
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Test your knowledge on the influential figures of the Renaissance. From writers like Giovanni Boccaccio and Miguel de Cervantes to political thinkers like Niccolò Machiavelli and playwrights like William Shakespeare, this quiz covers their major works and contributions. Discover how these individuals shaped literature and thought during this pivotal period in history.
