Arrange the following works in chronological order:

1. A. Ariosto, Orlando Furioso
2. B. Luther, Ninety-five Theses at Wittenberg
3. C. Cranmer, The First Book of Common Prayer
4. D. More, Utopia
5. E. Machiavelli, The Prince

1. AE, D, B, A, C
2. BA, C, B, E, D
3. CE, B, C, A, D
4. DD, A, B, C, E

Pick an option to check yourself, or open the answer below.

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. E, D, B, A, C

Explanation

The Prince (written 1513) → Utopia (1516) → the Ninety-five Theses (1517) → Orlando Furioso (final edition 1532) → the Book of Common Prayer (1549).

Note: The key dates The Prince by composition (printed 1532) and Orlando Furioso by its final edition (first edition 1516).