Question

Which Renaissance figure ably ruled the city-state of Mantua while her husband was a prisoner of the Venetians and eventually secured his release?

A.
Teresa of Avila

B.
Catherine of Aragon

C.
Isabella d'Este

D.
Catherine de' Medici

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

C, Isabella d'Este. She took over the power of the city-state and was a largely favorable woman, a role model of her time, she was a political leader and contributor to the Renaissance.