The Core Argument of the Defender of the Peace by Marsiglio

question 20

Multiple Choice

The core argument of The Defender of the Peace by Marsiglio of Padua was that

• A)the state ran according to religious commands originated in a higher realm.
• B)the state was self-sufficient and needed no guidance from a high authority.
• C)the king had the duty to be "Defender of the Peace," hence he had the ultimate spiritual authority in the land.
• D)the king had the duty to aid the Pope in maintaining peace.
• E)each individual should dedicate himself to imitating Christ, the Prince of Peace.

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