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How did Machiavelli’s political theory impact Renaissance Europe?
A
His view encouraged socialrevolution in every generation.
B
His view endangered royalauthority in powerful countries.
C
His view emphasized politicaleffectiveness over moral virtue.
D
His view elevated ethicalresponsibility over practicalconvenience.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -How did Machiavelli’s political theory impact Renaissance Europe? His view encouraged social revolution in every generation. His view endangered royal authority in powerful countries. His view emphasized political effectiveness over moral virtue.

Detailed explanation-2: -How did Machiavelli’s works reflect the political realities of Renaissance Italy? Machiavelli took a new, realistic approach to politics. He believed it was okay to do bad things for the betterment of oneself or country. These beliefs became common practice amoung Italian politicians.

Detailed explanation-3: -because he belonged to a time when medival age was coming to an end and modern age was about to start, also known as Renaissance. Explanation : During the age of Renaissance the most important change was the rise of Nation-state. But Italy (as he belonged to Italy) was not a nation-state.

Detailed explanation-4: -Johann Gutenberg’s invention of movable-type printing quickened the spread of knowledge, discoveries, and literacy in Renaissance Europe. The printing revolution also contributed mightily to the Protestant Reformation that split apart the Catholic Church.

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