Banquets During the Renaissance

question 68

Multiple Choice

Banquets during the Renaissance

• A)expressed the simplicity of the life idealized in courtly society.
• B)were not held on Holy Days and on such celebrations as weddings.
• C)were used to express wealth and power of an aristocratic family.
• D)were banned by the papacy.
• E)were restricted to the wealthy bourgeoisie.

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