How are the works of Dante, Boccaccio, and Petrarch significant?
They influenced the development of the modern Italian language.
The use of local languages in medieval literature was most revolutionary because
it reached a wider audience of people
Which of the following statements about Dante Alighieri is true?
The modern Italian language was strongly influenced by his writings.
Which of the following is a characteristic of illuminated manuscripts?
They featured decorated borders and artwork that often overshadowed the text
What was unique about Chaucer’s poem Canterbury Tales?
He used a framing device that involved pilgrims telling each other’s humorous stories in the book.
Which of the following is true of Hildegard of Bingen?
She founded a convent and composed music, becoming one of the few prominent women in Church history.
What is the best way to describe a Gregorian chant?
Haunting sounds without harmony
During the Italian Renaissance, what did the term, the “Three Crowns,” refer to?
Three writers of literature in the Italian language
Dante wrote his epic poem The Divine Comedy about which of the following?
Life after death
