In the Praise of Folly (1509), Erasmus

question 13

Multiple Choice

In The Praise of Folly (1509) , Erasmus

• A) lampooned many of the un-Christian values held dear by his Christian contemporaries, such as pomposity, greed, and lust for power.
• B) attacked the papacy for its massive construction projects, such as the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome.
• C) spoke out against the foreign missionary work of groups such as the Jesuits, arguing that Europe needed their work at home.
• D) used quotations from ancient classical works to criticize contemporary views on political and religious issues.

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Definitions:

Adductor Longus

A muscle in the inner thigh that functions to pull the thigh toward the body's midline.

Plantar Flexion

A movement of the foot that increases the angle between the shin and the top of the foot, as seen when standing on tiptoe.

Popliteus

A small muscle located at the back of the knee joint, crucial for initiating knee flexion.

Tibialis Posterior

A muscle in the leg that supports the arch of the foot and aids in walking by controlling plantar flexion and inversion of the foot.