Which of the Following Was Not Characteristic of the New

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was not characteristic of the new codes of behavior developed in Renaissance Italy?

A) The placing of less importance on a person's birth
B) The placing of more value on what a person accomplishes than who he is
C) An imitation of aristocratic dress and manners
D) A broadening of the notion of honor to include, among others, artistic achievement
E) A simplicity in manner and tastes that continued to tie the elite to their roots