The humanists of the Renaissance differed from the traditional medieval philosophers in that:

humanists placed emphasis on the importance of an individual

King Henry VIII of England broke with the Catholic Pope and became Protestant because he:

wanted to control the English Church and its decisions

Which of the following is a significant difference between medieval and Renaissance sculpture?

Renaissance art represented reality rather than symbolism

The Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation were similar in that both were:

stimulated by a spirit of inquiry

The term "renaissance" actually means:

a resurgence or rebirth of art and culture

Which point of view best represents the philosophy of the Renaissance?

The Greek and Roman civilizations are worthy of study

Which of the following was a result of Johan Gutenberg's printing press?

The writing of books in the vernacular

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Renaissance?

strong anti-Christian sentiment

The Renaissance was mostly secular because:

it emphasized applying its ideas to this world, not the next

The artistic brilliance of the 14th and 15th centuries was spurred in both Florence and Rome:

wealthy patrons who fund the arts

The Counter-Reformation came about as:

all of these answers are correct

When Martin Luther said "my conscience is captive to the Word of God," he was referring to:

his belief in the supremacy of the Bible over Church policy

John Calvin impacted religious thought by:

preaching that God has predestined some for salvation

Martin Luther's "Ninety-Five Theses" were a call for:

reforms within the Roman Catholic Church

Which of the following best explains why the Renaissance occurred in Italy first?

Italy had a wealthy and powerful merchant class, or patrons

Machiavelli in "The Prince," advocated for which type of ruler?

One who was ruthless and could maintain power

The Protestant Reformation and the European Renaissance were similar in that both:

encouraged people to question tradition

The humanists emphasized:

a renewed interest in classical learning

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1
"The Last Supper" and the "Mona Lisa" are works by:
Michelangelo
Raphael
da Vinci
Donatello
2
_______ was the second daughter of Henry VIII. Her reign was known as the Golden Age of England
Mary
Anne
Sarah
Elizabeth
3
The humanists of the Renaissance differed from the traditional medieval philosophers in that:
humanists placed emphasis on the importance of an individual
humanists rejected Christian principals entirely
humanists were interested in spiritual life
humanists had NO interest in Greek and Roman culture
4
______ was founded by Ignatius of Loyola
The Inquisistion
The Index of Forbidden Books
Missions
Jesuits
5
King Henry VIII of England broke with the Catholic Pope and became Protestant because he:
wanted to control the English Church and its decisions
believed in the teaching of Martin Luther
heard that monasteries were all corrupt
wanted to try a new religion for England
6
According to Martin Luther, salvation comes about through:
indulgences
good works
a saintly life
faith
7
Which of the following is a significant difference between medieval and Renaissance sculpture?
The use of stone rather than wood
Renaissance art represented reality rather than symbolism
Renaissance sculpture was devoid of religious subjects
The shift from Old Testament to New Testament themes
8
How did Leonardo da Vinci discover the workings of the human body?
He took medical classes
He studied medieval treatises on medicine
He dissected human bodies
He studied the ancient works of Galen
9
Who is known as the father of the Renaissance?
Francesco Petrarch
Leonardo da Vinci
Lorenzo de'Medici
Nicollo Machiavelli
10
The Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation were similar in that both were:
limited to Italy and Germany
encouraged by the successes of the French Revolution
supported by the working classes
stimulated by a spirit of inquiry
11
The term "renaissance" actually means:
a rise in the average person's standard of living
a return to the medieval period
a resurgence or rebirth of art and culture
a recovery of the Church from a period of decline
12
Which point of view best represents the philosophy of the Renaissance?
The glorification of human beings is sinful
The Greek and Roman civilizations are worthy of study
Class distinctions in society should be abolished
Religious doctrines are the only subject of value to study
13
In Martin Luther's "Ninety-Five Theses" he addressed his main gripe about the RCC, which was:
the humble lives of priests
the sale of indulgences
the generosity of the Pope in Rome
the way Bibles were printed
14
Which of the following was a result of Johan Gutenberg's printing press?
An abandonment of moveable type technology
The spreading of the newly written 'Magna Carta"
The writing of books in the vernacular
An increase in the use of Latin
15
Pope Julius II made Rome a cultural hub by hiring artists like:
da Vinci
Michelangelo
Veronese
Bellini
16
Michelangelo's "David" displays which thematic innovation of Renaissance artists?
The depiction of religious personages
The use of wood as a material
The portrayal of enigmatic expressions
Accurate human anatomy
17
Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Renaissance?
reemphasis on the culture of antiquity
the development of a critical view of the world
confidence in human ability and rationality
strong anti-Christian sentiment
18
The Renaissance was mostly secular because:
it took place within churches and monasteries
it emphasized a religious view of the world
its primary opponents were antireligious
it emphasized applying its ideas to this world, not the next
19
The artistic brilliance of the 14th and 15th centuries was spurred in both Florence and Rome:
wealthy patrons who fund the arts
the people
artistic guilds
courtiers in Princes' courts
20
The word "vernacular" is used to describe:
a political plot against Medici rule in Florence
the use of Latin and Greek in texts
the structure of the human skeleton
the spoken language of an area
21
The Counter-Reformation came about as:
a way to spread the Catholic religion
all of these answers are correct
a way to keep Catholics from converting to Protestantism
a way to strengthen the Catholic Church
22
_______ is the Calvinist belief that people are already chosen for salvation
Afterlife
Predestination
Salvation
Suffrage
23
When Martin Luther said "my conscience is captive to the Word of God," he was referring to:
his belief in imprisoning those who disagree with the Church
his belief in maintaining the unity of the Catholic Church
his belief in the need for nepotism
his belief in the supremacy of the Bible over Church policy
24
John Calvin impacted religious thought by:
expressing that salvation exists for everyone
establishing that the Pope's power was absolute
providing a new interpretation of the Bible
preaching that God has predestined some for salvation
25
____ were pardons for sins that could be bought/sold
Sacraments
Forgivens
Indulgences
Sacrifices
26
Which of the following is NOT an "-ism" of the Renaissance?
Skepticism
Individualism
Communism
Secularism
27
Martin Luther's "Ninety-Five Theses" were a call for:
greater Papal authority
Crusades to spread Christianity
reforms within the Roman Catholic Church
religious revolt against German princes
28
Which of the following best explains why the Renaissance occurred in Italy first?
Italy had a wealthy and powerful merchant class, or patrons
Italy had a new translation of the Bible
Italy had developed painting first
Books became cheaper in Italy
29
_____ was the Church court designed to find heretics
Supreme Court
The Inquisition
Loyola
Jesuits
30
The ideas of the Renaissance were spread partially though the invention of:
the telescope
printing
paper
the typewriter
31
What was one of Machiavelli's main teachings in "The Prince"?
The majority should always rule
The Earth was flat
The end justifies the means
The wealthy should help the poor
32
______ is when someone is kicked out of the Catholic Church
Exorcism
Expanding
Explosion
excommunication
33
Renaissance art developed this technique to make art more realistic?
landscape painting
perspective
watercolors
none of these were Renaissance techniques
34
Machiavelli in "The Prince," advocated for which type of ruler?
One who was ruthless and could maintain power
A monarch who was kind and ready to share the state's wealth
One that provided democracy to all subjects
A dictator who gave many freedoms to the people
35
The Protestant Reformation and the European Renaissance were similar in that both:
discouraged the growth of strong monarchs
supported a return to the Roman Empire
were led by the military
encouraged people to question tradition
36
The humanists emphasized:
the need for individual decision-making
a renewed interest in classical learning
the need for a unified church
the need to retain civil laws

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