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Renaissance and Middle Ages- Spring 2025
Renaissance and Middle Ages- Spring 2025
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The Catholic Church's prior policy of selling pardons from punishment for sins
Heresy
Excommunication
Denominations
Indulgences
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The Renaissance goal of making art as realistic possible was known as
Neo-Platonism
Chiaroscuro
Individualism
Naturalism
3
Which of the following is NOT true about the start of Renaissance?
It started in 50 BCE
It started in present-day Italy
It followed the Middle Ages
It started during the 1400's
4
How did humanism reflect a cultural shift during the Renaissance?
New emphasis on individualism and improving individuals
It resulted in de-Christianizing Europe
It rejected prior learning from ancient civilizations
It introduced Christianity to Europe
5
Which Protestant leader argued that some people are chosen by God for salvation?
Sir Thomas More
Martin Luther
John Calvin
Desiderius Erasmus
6
What was true about social mobility during Feudalism?
Social classes were mostly hereditary
Serfs frequently became kings
There was a large degree of social mobility
Social classes became less distinct
7
What was the inital goal of Martin Luther when writing the 95 Theses?
Reforming the Catholic Church
Canceling the Catholic Church
Justifying his campaign to be selected as a pope
Leaving the Catholic Church
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What was Galileo Galilei's contribution to the Scientific Revolution?
Using observation from a telescope to prove heliocentric theory
Supporting the Catholic Church's scientific explanations
Supporting Ptolemy's geocentric theory
Developing calculus
9
How did Pope Leo X respond to Luther's 95 Theses?
Approved the creation of Protestant denominations
Excommunication
Agreed to some of his reforms
Agreed to make Luther a future pope
10
Which helped spread the Renaissance to Northern European countries?
Silk Road
Catholic Church
Printing Press
ChatGPT
11
How did wealthy people and Catholic Church leaders contribute to the Renaissance?
They were patrons of art and science
They traded along the Silk Road
They started a new religion.
They eliminated the Inquisition
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Which is NOT a geographical cause of the Renaissance starting it Italy?
As a large, unified country Italy had the power to start it
Its connections to the Middle East gave it access 2 learning
The Catholic Church provided patronage within Italy
It became wealthy through trade routes b/w Europe and Asia
13
Which medieval sculpture was known for its naturalism?
Ife
Italy
England
Atlantis
14
The use of bluriness in the background of painting scenes to show 3-D perspective is known as
Chiaroscruro
Sfumato
Vanishing point
Naturalism
15
The literal translation of Renaissance to English is
Promoting new religious ideas
New limits on religion
The first period of learning in global history
Rebirth of culture and learning
16
During the Renaissance, Italians tried to recreate the cultural glories of which ancient civilization?
Ancient Rome
Persian Empire
Ancient Egypt
Ming Dynasty
17
Which of the following best describes the Silk Road
It was constructed by the Ancient Romans
It linked trade and spread ideas between Asia and Europe
It connected North and South America before the Panama Canal
It linked trade and spread ideas between Europe and Africa
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Which was NOT a reason why leaders provided patronage for the Renaissance?
Individual accomplishments were viewed as insignificant
It increased their family's prestige
The city-states were highly competitive
They had a sense of civic (city) pride
19
Which continent featured 8 of the 10 largest cities by population during the 1400's?
Europe
Asia
North America
Africa
20
How did the Magna Carta change English government?
England became the first absolute monarchy
Joan of Arc was crowned Queen of England
It limited the monarchy's power and resulted in Parliament
It introduced feudalism to England
21
The Great Zimbabwe Empire was connected with trade as far as
South Africa
Swahili Coast
Argentina
China
22
The use of shading to show 3-D perspective is known as
Neo-Platonism
Chiaroscuro
Naturalism
Sfumato
23
Which of the following is NOT true about Vatican City?
It was the historical capital of Moorish Spain
It's located within the center of Rome, Italy
It's the headquarters of the Catholic Church
The Sistine Chapel, the School of Athens + St Peter's Basilica are there
24
Which East African Empire was known for it's maritime (sea-based) trading connecting Africa, Middle East, and South Asia
Egypt
Zimbabwe
Swahili Coast
Mali
25
Nicolaus Copernicus is credited for which scientific breakthrough?
Geocentric Theory
Proving Ptolemy's theory from Ancient Greece
Heliocentric Theory
Perfecting the pierogi
26
Which of the following was NOT a luxury item introduced to Europe from Asia?
Porcelain
Painting
Silk
Spices
27
During feudalism, which of the following was the lowest (and largest) social class?
Knights
Lords
Serfs/Peasants
Kings
28
Which middle age figure was arguably the wealthiest individual in World History?
Mansa Musa
Mr Wieburg
Portugal's Prince Henry
Leonardo da Vinci
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of medieval art?
2-D perspective
Focus on naturalism
Lack of individualism
Lack of free-standing statues
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Michelangelo's technique for making figures look powerful is known as
Patronage
Monumental
Sfumato
Lacking naturalism
31
Which of the following was NOT a source of the Malian Empire's wealth.
Gold
Slave trade
Salt
Ivory
32
Which of the following was NOT true about the Medici family?
They became patrons of leading artists and scientists
Their ancestors included former Roman Emperors
They dominated Florence's government
Banking was the source of their wealth
33
Which medieval structure was believed to be the largest in the world?
Forbidden City
Benin City walls
Pantheon
Roman Colosseum
34
Which of the following is NOT true about pre-1492 Moors
They ruled the majority of present-day Spain
They were predominantely Muslim
Spanish learning lagged behind other European countries during their rule
They introduced many scientific advances to Europe
35
Which of the following did NOT occur during the Reconquista?
Spain became ruled by Christian monarchs
The Renaissance started in Spain
The Moors lost power after 800 years
Religious persecution of Muslims and Jews began
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How was Italy politically organized during the Renaissance?
Viking raiders conquered the entire Italian peninsula
It was divided between highly competitive city states
Italy became a unified country
Italy created a large empire
37
What was the long-term result of the Protestant Reformation?
The Catholic Church maintained a monopoly in Western Europe
The creation of new Christian denominations
The Catholic Church adopted all of Luther's reforms
Many Catholics converted to Islam
38
Which of the following is NOT true about the bubonic plague?
Medeival European medicine eliminated the virus
Survivors demanded higher wages and improvements
Approximately 25% of Europeans died
It reached Europe through trade routes
39
Which of the following was NOT a technique Renaissance artists used to make 3-D look realistic?
Sfumato
Varying size of objects in foreground and the background.
Vanishing point
Rejecting free-standing statues
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Which modern country hosts the oldest continually running center of higher learning in the world?
Egypt
Morocco
United States
Italy
