Of All the Ways That Renaissance Society Was Hierarchically Divided

question 2

Multiple Choice

Of all the ways that Renaissance society was hierarchically divided, what was regarded as the most "natural" distinction and therefore the most important one to defend?

• A) Gender
• B) Race
• C) Level of education
• D) Social class

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