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Who started the Protestant Reformation?
Martin Luther
Da Vinci
Mr. Stoltz
Copernicus
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How did the Renaissance influence the Protestant Reformation?
Great support for democratic forms of government
Stressed the importance of life after death
Question the existence of God
Encouraged a questioning attitiude
3
What was "reformed" during the Reformation?
Catholic Church
The Scientific Method
European Kingdoms
Civil Laws
4
How would you describe someone who is "Machiavellian"?
Pleasure seeker
Interested in worldly possessions
Scientist
Someone who believes that the ends justify the means
5
Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Rafael
Da Vinci
Donatello
Michelangelo
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Who wrote about the theory of gravity
Michelangelo
Thomas More
Elizabeth I
Newton
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Who made one of the first printed bibles with a printing press?
Michelangelo
John Calvin
Magellan
Gutenberg
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What is a major characteristic of
Humanism
?
Emphasis on social control and obedience to your ruler
State powers are more important than individual rights
Reject ancient civilizations and cultures
An appreciation for the basic work of individual achievement
9
The Renaissance in Western Europe is best described as a period marked by...
Unquestioned reliance on the teachings of Aristotle
Christian unity throughout the region
Great intellectual and artistic creativity
An advance in Muslim culture
10
Which religious leader believed in Theocracy?
Shakespeare
DaGama
John Calvin
Charles V
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What does Niccolo Machiavelli advise a wise ruler to do in his book
The Prince
?
Allow advisors to speak their minds
Do what is necessary to stay in power
Encourage education and the arts
Keep taxes and food prices low
12
Why did art flourish in Europe during the Renaissance?
The pursuit of reforms
Agricultural based economy
Patrons
Development of guilds
13
Who addressed the issue of the sale of indulgences and the worldly lives of clergy members?
Martin Luther
John Locke
Karl Marx
Adam Smith
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Which statement best characterizes the Renaissance?
The authority of the Catholic Church was expanded
Rigid social classes were strengthened from Medieval times
The Catholic Church banned paintings and sculptures
Greater emphasis placed on human potential
15
Who developed the Heliocentric model of the universe?
Gutenberg
Copernicus
Magellan
Dante
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Which city led the Renaissance in artistic excellence?
Florence
London
Milan
Paris
17
Which point of view best represents the philosophy of the Renaissance?
Religious doctrines are the only subject of value
Class distinctions in society should be abolished
The glorification of human beings is sinful
The Greek and Roman civilizations are worth studying
18
What was a major immediate effect of the Reformation in Western Europe?
Greater tolerance of religions other than Christianity
Decline in religious unity and in the power of the Church
Renewed domination of the Church over German states
Decrease in educational opportunities for the middle class
19
Who was the first person to sail all the way around the world?
Donatello
Henry VIII
Magellan
DaGama
20
Which English ruler formed the Anglican Church?
Henry VIII
Sir Thomas More
Elizabeth I
James II
21
What was a long term effect of the invention of the Printing Press?
Feudal system declined
Monarchies were restored to absolute power
Literacy rate increased
Development of new ideas was discouraged
22
Who was the first person to sail around Africa to India?
Magellan
DaGama
John Calvin
Rafael
23
What did Martin Luther call for in his
95 Theses
?
Greater papal authority
Reforms within the Church
Spread of the crusades to Europe
Religious revolt against German princes
24
Who wrote the Divine Comedy?
Dante
Martin Luther
Gutenberg
James II
25
Who was the author of
Utopia
?
Martin Luther
Dante
Thomas More
Newton
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Why did Galileo recant his scientific discoveries?
He wanted to advance his ideas through the Church
He feared that the Church might excommunicate him
He had lost faith in the teachings of science
He was a strong supporter of Church doctrine