1. Leonardo da Vinci was an excellent example of Renaissance Italy's social ideal because he
A. was a politician, and politicians were considered the pinnacle of human achievement.
B. came from a wealthy family and greatly improved his family's status in society.
C. wrote grand romantic poetry and insightful political treatises.
D. was a painter, sculptor, architect, inventor, and mathematician.
2. Christine de Pizan is best known for her
A. passionate love affair with Hannibal.
B. works written in defense of women.
C. defense of the poor.
D. long hair.
3. Christian humanists believed that
A. if people read the classics, and especially the basic works of Christianity, they would become more pious.
B. by studying biology, one could assure one's salvation.
C. God did not intend man to know more than what was written in the Bible.
D. society should return to simpler ways and not focus on gaining wealth and material possessions.