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

stimulated by a spirit of inquiry

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

One who was ruthless and could maintain power

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

Italy had a wealthy and powerful merchant class, or patrons

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

reforms within the Roman Catholic Church

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

The writing of books in the vernacular

The Renaissance was mostly secular because:

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

John Calvin impacted religious thought by:

preaching that God has predestined some for salvation

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 was NOT a characteristic of the Renaissance?

strong anti-Christian sentiment

The term "renaissance" actually means:

a resurgence or rebirth of art and culture

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

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

encouraged people to question tradition

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

wealthy patrons who fund the arts

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

The Greek and Roman civilizations are worthy of study

The humanists emphasized:

a renewed interest in classical learning

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

humanists placed emphasis on the importance of an individual

The Counter-Reformation came about as:

all of these answers are correct

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

Renaissance art represented reality rather than symbolism

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

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