1. leonardo da vinci was an excellent example of renaissance italy's social ideal because he

a. was a politician, and politicians were considered the pinnacle of human achievement.
b. came from a wealthy family and greatly improved his family's status in society.
c. wrote grand romantic poetry and insightful political treatises.
d. was a painter, sculptor, architect, inventor, and mathematician.
2. the city-state that was led by a group of wealthy merchant-aristocrats was
a. rome.
b. the papal states.
c. milan.
d. venice.