Question

which of the following men was most influential in politics during the italian renaissance a. leonardo da vinci b. giovanni boccaccio c. michelangelo d. niccolo machiavelli

Answer 1

Niccolo Machiavelli. He advised an italian noble family on how to best rule during the Renaissance
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Answer 2

The correct answer is D. Niccolo Machiavelli.

Explanation

Niccolo Machiavelli was a Venetian politician who in 1498 was appointed as secretary of the Second Chancellery in charge of Foreign Affairs besides being in charge of various diplomatic missions and leading the war against Pisa.

Due to this Machiavelli was recognized as an important politician who aimed at making Florence a sovereign state, especially as it was continually threatened by other European powers. Moreover, Machiavelli stood out for writing the book "The Prince" and other works that discussed political systems and the qualities rules should have. So, the correct anwer is D. Niccolo Machiavelli.