Question

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. The city-state that was led by a group of wealthy merchant-aristocrats was
A. Rome.
B. the Papal States.
C. Milan.
D. Venice.

Answer 1

1. Leonardo da Vinci was an excellent example of Renaissance Italy's social ideal because he was a painter, sculptor, architect, inventor, and mathematician. The correct option among all the options given is option "D".

2. The city-state that was led by a group of wealthy merchant-aristocrats was Venice. The correct option among all the options given is option "D".