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  Renaissance Literature MCQs for UGC NET 25 MCQs on Renaissance Period English Literature UGC NET June 2025 Preparation - Moderate to Hard Level 1. Which of the following works is considered the first major work of English literary criticism? A) The Defence of Poesy by Philip Sidney B) An Apology for Poetry by Stephen Gosson C) The Arte of English Poesie by George Puttenham D) Discoveries by Ben Jonson Show Answer Answer: A) The Defence of Poesy by Philip Sidney Explanation: Sidney's "The Defence of Poesy" (also known as "An Apology for Poetry") is considered the first major work of English literary criticism. Written around 1580 and published posthumously in 1595, it defends poetry against Puritan attacks and establishes its value as a means of moral instruction. 2. In Edmund Spenser's "The Faerie Queene," whic...

CHRONOLOGY AND TIMELINE OF THE RENNAISSANCE PERIOD | MAJOR EVENTS | AUTHORS  The Renaissance was a cultural and intellectual movement that took place in Europe between the 14th and 17th centuries. Here is a brief timeline of some of the most important events of the Renaissance: - 1303: The Renaissance begins in Italy with the rise of city-states like Florence, Venice, and Milan. - 1348: The Black Death devastates Europe, leading to significant social, economic, and cultural changes. - 1450: The invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg allows for mass production of books, spreading knowledge and ideas. - 1485: The fall of Constantinople leads to an influx of Greek scholars in Italy, contributing to the revival of classical learning. - 1492: Christopher Columbus's voyage to the Americas opens up new trade routes and cultural exchange. - 1503: Leonardo da Vinci paints the Mona Lisa. - 1508: Michelangelo begins work on the Sistine Chapel ceiling. - 1517: Mart...