How did growing secularism influence European writers during the Renaissance?

They wrote more books about non-religious subjects.

One of the Catholic Church’s goals in holding the Council of Trent was to

stop the spread of Protestant ideas.

Which of the following statements about salvation represents a belief of John Calvin but not of Martin Luther?

God predetermines who will be saved.

Which of the following best describes a typical Renaissance painting?

People and backgrounds are painted in a way that mimics real life.

How did the Peace of Augsburg change Germany?

It turned Germany into a group of states that followed different religions.

The astronomer Copernicus challenged traditional beliefs by suggesting that

the Earth moves around the sun.

One reason why Italy became the birthplace of the Renaissance was that

feudalism was not as firmly established in Italy as in other countries.

Francis Bacon’s contribution to the development of the scientific method was

using specific facts to make general rules.

Why is William Tyndale an important figure in Reformation history?

His translation allowed people to read the Bible in English.

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How did growing secularism influence European writers during the Renaissance?
They translated Greek and Arabic writings into Latin.
They began to translate the Bible into the vernacular.
They based their scientific ideas on the teachings of the Church.
They wrote more books about non-religious subjects.
2
One of the Catholic Church’s goals in holding the Council of Trent was to
stop the spread of Protestant ideas.
increase the number of Catholic priests.
halt the growing power of the Jesuits.
proclaim that faith alone was needed to win salvation.
3
Which of the following statements about salvation represents a belief of John Calvin but not of Martin Luther?
A person can achieve salvation by performing good works.
Following the seven sacraments can lead to salvation.
God predetermines who will be saved.
Salvation is determined by faith alone.
4
What was the chief goal of the Jesuits during the Counter-Reformation?
to create a new Church
to reform the Catholic Church
to start the Inquisition
to defend past actions of the Catholic Church
5
Which of the following best describes a typical Renaissance painting?
Human figures are emphasized by being placed against a flat background.
People and backgrounds are painted in a way that mimics real life.
Human faces are presented in an idealized, spiritual manner.
Proportions are exaggerated for symbolic effect.
6
How did the Peace of Augsburg change Germany?
It changed Germany into a completely Protestant country.
It led to a religious war between the Holy Roman emperor and the pope.
It turned Germany into a group of states that followed different religions.
It banned Lutheranism and other Protestant sects from Germany.
7
Feudalism grew weaker when
the Protestant Reformation began.
national monarchies lost power.
the power of the Church increased.
trade and industry grew.
8
The astronomer Copernicus challenged traditional beliefs by suggesting that
the Earth moves around the sun.
the moon revolves around the Earth.
gravity controls the motion of the planets.
the heliocentric theory was wrong.
9
What idea that emerged as a result of the Protestant Reformation is also reflected in modern democratic governments?
religious tolerance
censorship
humanism
self-government
10
One reason why Italy became the birthplace of the Renaissance was that
Roman artistic traditions had never died out in Italy.
feudalism was not as firmly established in Italy as in other countries.
there were more universities in Italy than in any other country.
Italy was united under a single powerful monarch.
11
In what ways did da Vinci’s paintings reflect the new concerns & techniques of Renaissance art 2 correct answers R A &
focus on religious themes
use of linear perspective
use of bright colors
realistic depiction of human figures
12
Francis Bacon’s contribution to the development of the scientific method was
using specific facts to make general rules.
drawing hypotheses based on mechanical laws.
inventing new tools to make discoveries.
rediscovering the writings of ancient astronomers.
13
Why is William Tyndale an important figure in Reformation history?
His translation allowed people to read the Bible in English.
His writings on the “City of God” influenced John Calvin.
He first developed the concept of predestination.
He encouraged Martin Luther to post the 95 Theses.
14
The theory of gravity, which helps explain the movement of the planets, was developed by the scientist
Copernicus.
Galileo.
Newton.
Kepler.

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