CameraIcon

SearchIcon

MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Renaissance: Literature, Art, and Science

What was Petr...

Question

What was Petrarch's intention behind writing "Africa"?

A

It was a description of the people of Africa.

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

B

It described man's happiness and sorrow.

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

C

It described the world at time.

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

D

It described the various resources in Africa.

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B It described man's happiness and sorrow.
‘Africa’ is one of his most famous poems written in Latin by Petrarch. He analysed man’s happiness and sorrow through his work.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

0

Similar questions

Q. Who among the following was the disciple of Petrarch?

Q. What was Uncle Ken's intention at the roundabout?

Q. Read the above passage carefully and answer the question given below. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering a question.

What is the author's intention in writing this passage?

Q. What is/are the main intention(s) of celebrating Van Mahotsav?

Q. What was Swaminathan's fear when he was told about Mani's intentions?

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Renaissance- Literature, Art, and Science

SOCIAL SCIENCE

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Renaissance: Literature, Art, and Science

Standard IX Social Science

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon