Which philosopher and christian humanist, wrote a book intitled the praise of folly, which criticized the focus on greed and worldly power by monks, priests cardinals, and other church officials? a: erasmus b: leondardo da vinci c: catherine de' medici d: cesare borgia

The answer is A. Erasmus

Erasmus was known for having written "In Praise of Folly". He was perhaps the most well known Northern humanist. Cesare Borgia was far more focused on warfare. Da Vinci was more focused on science and art. Catherine de' Medici was busy influencing her sons who happened to be kings in France.

the following best describes postwar era writers in their works:

many writers,authors,novelists,poets concentrated more on social art and social writing and stayed away from political writings.

the alfred thayer mahan award for literary achievement is awarded each year by the navy league of the united states. the award is named for an american naval historian and theorist, rear admiral alfred thayer mahan, united states navy who, through his writing, provided stimulus and guidance to those who share in the defense of the nation. presented since 1957, "this award for literary achievement is awarded to a u.s. navy officer, u.s. marine corps officer, enlisted service member, or civilian who has made a notable literary contribution that has advanced the knowledge of the importance of sea power in the united states."[1]