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Quiz for Sources for Western Society, Chapter 12

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1. For what was Petrarch grateful to Livy (see Document 12-1)?

For reminding him of the glory of God

For helping him forget the evils of the present day

For showing him how to improve his own society

For teaching to appreciate his own society’s virtues

Correct. The answer is b. Petrarch believed that Livy’s Italy was far superior to that of his own day and was grateful to Livy for transporting him back to “happier times.”

Incorrect. The answer is b. Petrarch believed that Livy’s Italy was far superior to that of his own day and was grateful to Livy for transporting him back to “happier times.”

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2. How did Machiavelli (see Document 12-2) believe the actions of a prince should be judged?

According to the standards set out in the Bible

By their consistency with the law

By their results

By their consistency with the wishes of the people

Correct. The answer is c. Machiavelli strongly implies that what matters most are outcomes, not the means employed to achieve those outcomes.

Incorrect. The answer is c. Machiavelli strongly implies that what matters most are outcomes, not the means employed to achieve those outcomes.

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3. According to Castiglione, what should the ideal courtier put above all else (see Document 12-3)?

His prince

His people

His God

His family

Correct. The answer is a. Castiglione believed that a courtier should “strive, with all the thoughts and forces of his mind, to love and almost adore the prince whom he serves, above every other thing.”

Incorrect. The answer is a. Castiglione believed that a courtier should “strive, with all the thoughts and forces of his mind, to love and almost adore the prince whom he serves, above every other thing.”

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4. With which of these statements would Erasmus have agreed (see Document 12-4)?

There are no limits on the power of a prince.

A prince’s subjects are, in essence, his slaves.

Nature created all men equal.

In the perfect state, there are no rulers or subjects.

Correct. The answer is c. Erasmus believed that all men were equal. It was, therefore, the duty of the prince to protect his subjects’ liberty.

Incorrect. The answer is c. Erasmus believed that all men were equal. It was, therefore, the duty of the prince to protect his subjects’ liberty.

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5. According to Christine de Pizan (see Document 12-5), on what basis did most men oppose the education of women?

Women’s minds were not well suited to education.

Women’s duties did not require an education.

Education would undermine women’s morality.

The expense involved in educating women was not justified by the likely results.

Correct. The answer is c. De Pizan rejected this line of thinking, arguing that women could be improved only by learning what was good.

Incorrect. The answer is c. De Pizan rejected this line of thinking, arguing that women could be improved only by learning what was good.

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6. Which of these characteristics of Renaissance art was reflected in the paintings of Artemisia Gentileschi (see Document 12-6 and Document 12-7)?

The use of the past to comment on the present

The glorification of the past

The use of art to glorify the artist’s patron

The celebration of individual potential

Correct. The answer is a. Gentileschi used scenes from the biblical past to explore her own experiences and to comment on her own society.

Incorrect. The answer is a. Gentileschi used scenes from the biblical past to explore her own experiences and to comment on her own society.