Northern Renaissance Literature and Education

The lecture explores the Northern Renaissance, highlighting its differences from the Italian Renaissance. It discusses the role of nation-states, the impact of the printing press, and the rise of literacy. Key literary figures like Shakespeare and Erasmus are mentioned, along with the development of modern universities. The lecture concludes with a look at Northern art, which reflects both religious and secular themes.

Which of the following nation-states was part of the Northern Renaissance?

• Italy

• France

• Greece

• Egypt

What was a key difference between the patrons of the Northern and Italian Renaissance?

• Northern patrons were primarily merchants.

• Italian patrons were primarily monarchs.

• Northern patrons were primarily monarchs.

• Italian patrons were primarily farmers.

What invention by Johannes Gutenberg significantly impacted the Northern Renaissance?

• The compass

• The telescope

• The printing press

• The steam engine

Which book is considered a foundation for the Renaissance in literature?

• The Canterbury Tales

• The Divine Comedy

• The Prince

• Utopia

Who wrote 'In Praise of Folly'?

• William Shakespeare

• Thomas More

• Geoffrey Chaucer

• Erasmus

Which of the following is a work by William Shakespeare?

• A Midsummer Night's Dream

• The Prince

• Utopia

• The Divine Comedy

What was the primary focus of the Northern Renaissance's accomplishments?

• Architecture

• Literature

• Sculpture

• Music

Which university was founded in England during the Northern Renaissance?

• Oxford University

• University of Salamanca

• University of Paris

• University of Bologna

Which of the following universities is NOT mentioned as a forerunner of modern Western higher education?

• University of Paris

• University of Salamanca

• University of Virginia

• Oxford University

What is a characteristic of Northern art during the Renaissance?

• It was primarily abstract.

• It was identical to Italian art.

• It focused solely on religious subjects.

• It reflected both religious and secular subjects.