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Who wrote The Decameron, a collection of stories?
Who wrote The Decameron, a collection of stories?
Who wrote Don Quixote de la Mancha?
Who wrote Don Quixote de la Mancha?
Miguel de Cervantes
What is the name of the work by Niccolo Machiavelli that is widely considered to be a foundational text of modern political philosophy?
What is the name of the work by Niccolo Machiavelli that is widely considered to be a foundational text of modern political philosophy?
The Prince
Which writer is known for his plays Julius Caesar, Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Anthony and Cleopatra?
Which writer is known for his plays Julius Caesar, Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Anthony and Cleopatra?
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Who wrote In Praise of Folly?
Who wrote In Praise of Folly?
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Who is known as the “Father of Microbiology” because of his investigations using the microscope?
Who is known as the “Father of Microbiology” because of his investigations using the microscope?
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Who invented the thermometer using alcohol and mercury?
Who invented the thermometer using alcohol and mercury?
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What is the name of the scale that was developed by Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit?
What is the name of the scale that was developed by Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit?
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Which of these artists is known for his work The Last Supper?
Which of these artists is known for his work The Last Supper?
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Who is known for his paintings of the Sistine Chapel?
Who is known for his paintings of the Sistine Chapel?
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Who presented the theory that Earth revolves around the Sun?
Who presented the theory that Earth revolves around the Sun?
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Who invented the telescope?
Who invented the telescope?
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What is the name of the work by Isotta Nogarola that is considered to be a significant contribution to Renaissance thought?
What is the name of the work by Isotta Nogarola that is considered to be a significant contribution to Renaissance thought?
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Study Notes
Renaissance Figures
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Giovanni Boccaccio: Known for "Decameron", a collection of stories, notable for its prose and influential on later literature.
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Miguel de Cervantes: A celebrated novelist, best known for the novel "Don Quixote," a satirical work about an idealistic knight.
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Niccolò Machiavelli: Author of "The Prince," a treatise on acquiring and maintaining political power.
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William Shakespeare: Widely considered the greatest writer in the English language, famous for plays like Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and Macbeth.
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Desiderius Erasmus: A prominent humanist and scholar, known for his educational reforms and his ideas on Christian humanism, notably his work "The Praise of Folly."
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Test your knowledge on the prominent figures of the Renaissance period. This quiz covers key authors and thinkers, including their notable works and contributions to literature and politics. From Shakespeare's timeless plays to Machiavelli's political theories, see how well you know these influential characters.
