Question

which of the following pairs correctly matches a renaissance author with one of their notable works?
william shakespeare- the prince
machiavelli- hamlet
dante alighieri- the divine comedy: inferno
what was one of the main criticisms of the catholic church that fueled the protestant reformation?
the selling of indulgences
the lack of art in churches
the promotion of the latin language
what famous artist painted the last supper?
raphael
michelangelo
da vinci

Explanation:

• First Question:
• William Shakespeare is known for works like Hamlet, not The Prince. The Prince is by Machiavelli.
• Machiavelli is not the author of Hamlet; that is Shakespeare's work.
• Dante Alighieri is the correct author of The Divine Comedy: Inferno.
• Second Question:
• The selling of indulgences (where the Church sold pardons for sins) was a major criticism that fueled the Protestant Reformation.
• The lack of art in churches was not a main fuel for the Reformation.
• The promotion of Latin was a long - standing Church practice but not a main criticism that led to the Reformation.
• Third Question:
• Leonardo da Vinci painted The Last Supper.
• Raphael is known for works like The School of Athens.
• Michelangelo is famous for the Sistine Chapel ceiling.

Answer:

• First Question: Dante Alighieri - "The Divine Comedy: Inferno"
• Second Question: The selling of indulgences
• Third Question: Leonardo da Vinci