How did the Renaissance impact the society intellectually?

People questioned what they had been taught about the world

How were the writers of the Renaissance influenced by the writers of ancient Greece?

stressed the power of human reason

What was one factor that enabled the Renaissance to flourish in Northern Italy?

a wealthy class that invested in the arts

The Reformation spread rapidly throughout Europe in large part because of

the invention of the printing press.

Which of the following best describes the Renaissance in Western Europe?

Great intellectual and artistic creativity

What was an immediate effect of the Reformation in Western Europe?

Monarchs and rulers gained power

In the 16 Century, what was Europe’s Protestant Reformation was sparked by?

A religious revolt led by Martin Luther

How are the Protestant Reformation and the European Renaissance similar?

encouraged people to question tradition

The Reformation of the 16th century refers to

the Protestants’ separation from the Catholic Church.

Martin Luther’s Ninety‐Five Theses were a call for what?

reforms within the Roman Catholic Church

Which was a result of the Protestant Reformation in Europe?

The power of the Catholic Church in Europe was weakened.

What was the direct results of the invention of printed writing?

The mass spread of ideas and beliefs took place globally

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The Renaissance and Reformation

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Review of North Carolina 7th grade Social Studies topic: Renaissance and Reformation

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1
How did Henry VIII eliminate the Catholic Church's authority in England?
Persecuting converts to Catholicism
Sending an army against the Pope
Closing the monasteries
Creating the Church of England
2
How did the Renaissance impact the society intellectually?
People questioned what they had been taught about the world
Industrialization began and cities grew
Muslim culture grew and created great works of art
Christianity split and people felt despair
3
How were the writers of the Renaissance influenced by the writers of ancient Greece?
promoted the religious doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church
showed little interest in secular affairs
produced a few scientific ideas
stressed the power of human reason
4
Which of these men of the Renaissance was known equally for his art as well as inventions?
Rueben
Aristotle
Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo
5
What was one factor that enabled the Renaissance to flourish in Northern Italy?
a wealthy class that invested in the arts
a socialist form of government
a shrinking middle class
limited contact with the Byzantine Empire
6
The Reformation spread rapidly throughout Europe in large part because of
improved hygiene and greater access to healthcare.
the invention of the printing press.
the support of the pope as head of the Catholic Church.
a vast road system which linked urban areas.
7
Which of the following best describes the Renaissance in Western Europe?
Christian unity throughout the region
An advance of Muslim culture
Unquestioned reliance on the teachings of Aristotle
Great intellectual and artistic creativity
8
What was an immediate effect of the Reformation in Western Europe?
A greater tolerance of religions other than Christianity.
The decrease in educational opportunities.
Monarchs and rulers gained power
A renewed domination of the Catholic Church.
9
What actions of the Church motivated Martin Luther to write the 95 Thesis?
The purchasing of indulgences
Presenting services in English
The increase in literacy throughout Europe
The lack authority of the Church in government
10
In the 16 Century, what was Europe’s Protestant Reformation was sparked by?
Emperor Charles V Edict of Worms
The invention of movable type
A religious revolt led by Martin Luther
Reforms in the Catholic church
11
How are the Protestant Reformation and the European Renaissance similar?
supported the return of the Roman Empire
encouraged people to question tradition
were led by the military
discouraged the growth of strong monarchs
12
The Reformation of the 16th century refers to
the reorganization of the legal system in central Europe.
the Protestants’ separation from the Catholic Church.
the overthrow of King Henry VIII.
the improvements in living standards for the poor.
13
Martin Luther’s Ninety‐Five Theses were a call for what?
greater papal authority
crusades to spread Christianity
religious revolt against the German princes
reforms within the Roman Catholic Church
14
Which was a result of the Protestant Reformation in Europe?
The Catholic Church accepted the new Protestant religions
The power of the Catholic Church in Europe was weakened.
Catholic Church made all the changed the reformers demanded
Spain became a predominantly Protestant nation.
15
What were some characteristics of renaissance art?
paintings of biblical stories and tapestries
painting of dogs and oil pastels
use of shading and perspective
stiff body poses and use of frescoes
16
In the Renaissance period, which factor was emphasized by the philosophy of humanism?
Value of the individual
Superiority of medieval thought
Obedience to government officials
Devotion to religion
17
What was one direct result of the Protestant Reformation
development of new faiths
end of absolute monarchies
acceptance of radical political groups
expansion of a traditional economic system
18
What was the direct results of the invention of printed writing?
The immediate mass destruction of forests took place
Criminal activity greatly decreased in most urban areas
An increase of militaristic wars took place
The mass spread of ideas and beliefs took place globally

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