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Which writer is known for exploring humanity and the meaning of being human in their works?
Which writer is known for exploring humanity and the meaning of being human in their works?
- William Shakespeare (correct)
- Machiavelli
- Desiderius Erasmus
- Thomas More
Who demonstrated the desire for a brutal yet stable power during the Renaissance period?
Who demonstrated the desire for a brutal yet stable power during the Renaissance period?
- Machiavelli (correct)
- William Shakespeare
- Nicolaus Copernicus
- Thomas More
Which thinker advocated for individualism and influenced the government to become more democratic and capitalistic?
Which thinker advocated for individualism and influenced the government to become more democratic and capitalistic?
- Desiderius Erasmus
- Johannes Kepler
- Martin Luther (correct)
- Nicolaus Copernicus
Who described an idealized island in their controversial satire to criticize European institutions?
Who described an idealized island in their controversial satire to criticize European institutions?
Which scientist was the first to propose the heliocentric view of the universe?
Which scientist was the first to propose the heliocentric view of the universe?
Who disagreed with many of Martin Luther's doctrines but still influenced the Protestant Reformation?
Who disagreed with many of Martin Luther's doctrines but still influenced the Protestant Reformation?
Which thinker made contributions to the field of science by researching mathematics and astronomy during the Renaissance?
Which thinker made contributions to the field of science by researching mathematics and astronomy during the Renaissance?
Who used their plays to demonstrate goodness and evil regardless of social position or class during the Renaissance period?
Who used their plays to demonstrate goodness and evil regardless of social position or class during the Renaissance period?
Which thinker advocated against the corruption of the Church and State while working on new editions of the New Testament?
Which thinker advocated against the corruption of the Church and State while working on new editions of the New Testament?
Who publicly posted a list of faults within the Catholic Church, leading to the Protestant Reformation?
Who publicly posted a list of faults within the Catholic Church, leading to the Protestant Reformation?
