Who Was One of the First Women in Medieval Europe

question 35

Multiple Choice

Who was one of the first women in medieval Europe to make a living as a professional writer?

• A) Francesca Caccini
• B) Nicola Pisano
• C) Christine de Pizan
• D) Laura Brunelleschi

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Definitions:

Not Guilty

A legal verdict stating that there is not enough evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused committed the offense.

Irresistible Impulse Test

A legal defense principle suggesting a person should not be held responsible for their actions if they could not control their impulses due to a mental illness.

Fit of Passion

An intense and sudden display of emotion, such as anger or excitement, that can result in unpredictable behavior.

M'Naghten Rule

A legal standard for determining criminal insanity, which focuses on whether the defendant was able to understand the nature and quality of the act or knew it was wrong.