Question

Which philosopher and christian humanist, wrote a book intitled the praise of folly, which criticized the focus on greed and worldly power by monks, priests cardinals, and other church officials?

A: erasmus B:leondardo da vinci C: catherine de' medici D: cesare borgia

Answer 1

Erasmus was known for having written "In Praise of Folly". He was perhaps the most well known Northern humanist. Cesare Borgia was far more focused on warfare. Da Vinci was more focused on science and art. Catherine de' Medici was busy influencing her sons who happened to be kings in France.

Answer 2

The answer is A. Erasmus