A major goal of the Counter-Reformation was to

reinstate the power of the Roman Catholic Church

These statements best reflect the idea that

Technological advances can lead to major change

Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII all played a key role in the

End of religious unity in Europe

In Spain, an effect of the Inquisition during the 16th century was to

prevent the introduction of Protestant religions

Which situation is considered a cause of the other three?

Martin Luther posts the Ninety-five theses

Martin Luther's posting of the 95 theses is considered to be a turning point in history because

the power of the Catholic Church declined & royal power grew

The Renaissance in Western Europe is best described as a period marked by

great intellectual and artistic creativity

One impact Gutenberg’s printing press had on western Europe was

The spread of Martin Luther’s ideas

What was a consequence of the Protestant Reformation?

Secular rulers became more powerful

The revival of Greek & Roman culture, Italian city-states & the development of humanism were

aspects of the European Renaissance

What statement explains why the Renaissance began in Italy?

Italian city-states were centers of trade & manufacturing

One major characteristic of the Renaissance period is that the

Classical cultures of Greece & Rome were revived & imitated

One similarity between Martin Luther and Henry VIII is that they

challenged the teachings of the Catholic Church

Which statement best expresses the philosophy of humanism?

People have potential and can improve themselves by learning

a decline in the power of the Catholic Church

Which statement about the Protestant Reformation is an opinion rather than a fact?

Henry VIII led a stronger movement than Martin Luther

A key feature of European Renaissance culture was

An outlook emphasizing classicism secularism & individualism

Which change to Christian church practice was suggested by Martin Luther?

Printing the Bible in the vernacular so all could read it

What was a direct challenge to the political & religious authority of the Catholic Church?

Passage of the Act of Supremacy under Henry VIII

What was one cause of the Protestant Reformation

Corruption among high officials of the Catholic Church

These events are most closely associated with

Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation

In this passage, Martin Luther presents his

objections to practices of the Catholic Church

Which statement best expresses an idea held by many Renaissance humanist philosophers?

People should study worldly subjects & sacred matters

Humanism during the Italian Renaissance was focused on

The importance of the individual

What was one ideal of Renaissance humanism?

Investigating areas of interest & fulfilling one’s potential

Martin Luther was primarily dissatisfied with the Roman Catholic Church because he

Disagreed with the sale of indulgences

Prior to the Protestant Reformation, the medieval church in western Europe was criticized for

being too concerned with worldly power and riches

Which situation was a direct result of the Protestant Reformation in western Europe?

The religions of the people of Europe became more diverse

A major goal of the Counter-Reformation was to

reinstate the power of the Roman CatholicChurch

studbud

Duplicate of Global History & Geography - Renaissance & Reformation

66 termsStudBud Administration42 plays

NYS Global History & Geography MC Questions on Renaissance & Reformation from 2000 to 2017

Flashcards66 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 66

Answers

1
A major goal of the Counter-Reformation was to
compromise with European Protestants
reinstate the power of the Roman Catholic Church
encourage new ideas in science & philosophy in Europe
reduce the authority of absolute monarchs
2
These statements best reflect the idea that
Contact with other societies can lead to conflict and war
Environmental changes can affect human society
Technological advances can lead to major change
Economic change can be slow and almost unnoticed
3
Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII all played a key role in the
Attempts made to reclaim the Holy Land
Fall of the Ottoman empire
End of religious unity in Europe
Establishment of parliamentary democracy in Britain
4
The ideas presented in this passage led directly to the
French Revolution
Protestant Reformation
Spanish Inquisition
Commercial Revolution
5
In Spain, an effect of the Inquisition during the 16th century was to
reintroduce Moorish culture to the Iberian Peninsula
implement the ideas of the Renaissance in major cities
prevent the introduction of Protestant religions
encourage the development of the Industrial Revolution
6
An important effect of the Protestant Reformation in Europe was that it strengthened the
power of the pope
power of monarchies
unity of Europe
belief in polytheism
7
Which situation is considered a cause of the other three?
Martin Luther posts the Ninety-five theses
The power of the Roman Catholic Church decreases
The Catholic Counter Reformation begins
Religious unity declines throughout Europe
8
Which period is associated with these statements?
Early Middle AGes
French Revolution
Enlightenment
Renaissance
9
Martin Luther's posting of the 95 theses is considered to be a turning point in history because
the power of the Catholic Church declined & royal power grew
the Roman Catholic Church unified the German states
the Pope's right to sell indulgences was strengthened
Luther soon became the leader of Germany
10
The Renaissance in Western Europe is best described as a period marked by
Christian unity throughout the region
unquestioned reliance on the teachings of Aristotle
an advance of Muslim culture
great intellectual and artistic creativity
11
One impact Gutenberg’s printing press had on western Europe was
The spread of Martin Luther’s ideas
A decline in literacy
The unification of the Holy Roman Empire
A decrease in the number of universities
12
What was a consequence of the Protestant Reformation?
Religious differences were peacefully settled
Secular rulers became more powerful
The Holy Roman Empire became a republic
Judaism dominated southern Europe
13
The revival of Greek & Roman culture, Italian city-states & the development of humanism were
aspects of the Protestant Reformation
aspects of the European Renaissance
aspects of the Age of Revolutions
aspects of the spread of Islam
14
Which period in European history is most closely associated with these statements?
Hellenistic Period
Renaissance
Industrial Revolution
Early Middle Ages
15
What statement explains why the Renaissance began in Italy?
Italy was not influenced by a classical heritage
The Catholic Church did not have any influence in Italy
Italian city-states were centers of trade & manufacturing
Italy was politically unified by a strong central government
16
Who was the important Catholic Reformer who founded the Jesuit order?
Ignatius ofLoyola
KatarinaZell
John Calvin
Martin Luther
17
During the Renaissance, humanist philosophers emphasized the importance of
Religion salvation
Individualism
Absolutism
Technological advancements
18
One major characteristic of the Renaissance period is that the
Major language of the people became Latin
Classical cultures of Greece & Rome were revived & imitated
Manor became the center of economic activity
Catholic Church no longer had any influence in Europe
19
One similarity between Martin Luther and Henry VIII is that they
died during the Reign of Terror
argued against the establishment of a theocratic state
protested against the ideas of the Enlightenment
challenged the teachings of the Catholic Church
20
Which historic era was based on the spirit of this statement?
Pax Romana
Enlightenment
Reformation
Crusades
21
Which speaker most closely reflects the ideas of Martin Luther?
A
D
C
B
22
The best synonym for secular
religious
worldly
humane
new
23
Who began the Protestant Reformation by criticizing papal abuse & indulgences in his 95 Theses?
Martin Luther
Henry VIII
John Calvin
John Wycliffe
24
Which speaker best supports the idea of predestination taught by John Calvin?
A
D
C
B
25
Which statement best expresses the philosophy of humanism?
The pope expresses the ultimate word of God
People have potential and can improve themselves by learning
Life on Earth is merely preparation for the afterlife
God selects those to be saved
26
Which period began as a result of the actions shown in this cartoon?
Glorious Revolution
Italian Renaissance
Protestant Reformation
Scientific Revolution
27
Question Above
a decline in the power of the Catholic Church
an increased sense of nationalism in Tudor England
the growing power of the feudal nobility in Europe
a major conflict among Eastern Orthodox Christians
28
Which term is a Renaissance movement characterized with renewed interest in classical culture?
Nationalism
Multiculturalism
Humanism
Monasticism
29
Why did Italian cities become commercial & cultural centers during the 13^th & 14^th centuries?
Geographic location
System of social equality
Isolationist economic policies
Unified central government
30
Which statement about the Protestant Reformation is an opinion rather than a fact?
Henry VIII led a stronger movement than Martin Luther
German princes revolted against the Holy Roman Emperor
Religious unity was disrupted by the newly religious sects
Membership in the Catholic Church declined in N Europe
31
These events are most closely associated with the
Age of Reason
Protestant Reformation
Puritan Revolution
Crusades
32
A key feature of European Renaissance culture was
A shift in production from domestic to the factory system
A reliance on the Pope & his knights to maintain stability
A way of thinking stressing humility and Christian faith
An outlook emphasizing classicism secularism & individualism
33
Which change to Christian church practice was suggested by Martin Luther?
Increasing the sale of indulgences
Installing statues of saints in churches
Saying the mass in Latin so the faithful would learn it
Printing the Bible in the vernacular so all could read it
34
In The Prince, Machiavelli advises rulers to
Promote openness in government
Learn and follow the commandments of the church
Establish and maintain power
Seek the approval of the people
35
Which philosophy is associated with a shift away from religious toward secular subjects?
Absolutism
Scholasticism
Humanism
Communism
36
This passage is most closely associated with the ideas of
John Calvin
Thomas Malthus
Pope Urban II
Niccolo Machiavelli
37
What was a direct challenge to the political & religious authority of the Catholic Church?
Reconquista of Spain conducted by Ferdinand and Isabella
Death sentence given to Joan of Arc
Establishment of the Jesuit order under Ignatius Loyola
Passage of the Act of Supremacy under Henry VIII
38
What was one cause of the Protestant Reformation
Call for the Council of Trent by Pope Paul III
Corruption among high officials of the Catholic Church
Revolt by the Moors in Spain
Passage of the Act of Supremacy in England
39
These events are most closely associated with
Charles V and absolutism
Karl Marx and scientific socialism
Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation
John Locke and the Enlightenment
40
In this passage, Martin Luther presents his
plan for economic change in Central Europe
justification for the dethroning of an absolute monarch
objections to practices of the Catholic Church
objections to using only metals as the basis for money
41
Which statement best expresses an idea held by many Renaissance humanist philosophers?
People should study worldly subjects & sacred matters
Scholars should study of life after death
Individuals should withdraw from the world & study religion
Governments should establish overseas empires
42
Humanism during the Italian Renaissance was focused on
The importance of the individual
Political theories
The affairs of the church
Self-sufficiency
43
What was one ideal of Renaissance humanism?
Living apart from the world and taking monastic vows
Training as a knight and practicing chivalry
Investigating areas of interest & fulfilling one’s potential
Obeying divine right monarchs and the church
44
Martin Luther was primarily dissatisfied with the Roman Catholic Church because he
Blamed the church for not curing people who had the plague
Believed that kings should have more power to appoint clergy
Thought the church lacked structure
Disagreed with the sale of indulgences
45
Who is the most likely author of this statement?
John Locke
Adam Smith
Martin Luther
Socrates
46
These events occurred during the
Glorious Revolution
Neolithic Revolution
Crusades
Protestant Reformation
47
Which innovation had the greatest impact on the Protestant Reformation?
Triangular sail
Mercator map projection
Magnetic compass
Movable-type printing press
48
Prior to the Protestant Reformation, the medieval church in western Europe was criticized for
refusing to sell indulgences to peasants
allowing the Bible to be printed & distributed to the people
sponsoring explorations to the Middle East
being too concerned with worldly power and riches
49
Which event in European history was most directly influenced by these individuals?
Reconquista
Protestant Reformation
Glorious Revolution
Trans-Atlantic slave trade
50
Which situation was a direct result of the Protestant Reformation in western Europe?
Women assumed leadership in most Christian denominations
The religions of the people of Europe became more diverse
European rulers established religious freedom
The Pope was removed as leader of the Catholic Church
51
A major goal of the Counter-Reformation was to
compromise with EuropeanProtestants
encourage new ideas
reinstate the power of the Roman CatholicChurch
reduce the authority of absolute monarchs
52
In western Europe, Martin Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses and Henry VIII’s Act of Supremacy led to
Better relations between peasants and merchants
An end to Christian unity
Fewer violent outbreaks between ethnic groups
A strengthening of economic unity
53
The influence of Greek and Roman culture on some Renaissance art is reflected in
Competition between northern & southern European artists
Challenges made to ancient religious ideals
The impact of William Shakespeare’s writing
A realistic portrayal of the human body
54
Which individual’s work had the great impact on the spread of Martin Luther’s ideas?
Niccolo Machiavelli
Galileo Galilei
Johannes Gutenberg
William Shakespeare
55
What is a major reason the Renaissance began in the Italian city-states?
The favorable climate of Italy led to agricultural products
The Rhine River provided power to Italian industries
The Mediterranean location encouraged trade
The Alps isolated these city-states from the rest of Europe
56
Which action led most directly to divisions in Christianity in western Europe?
King John signing the Magna Carta
German cities establishing the Hanseatic League
Pope Urban II calling for the Crusades
Martin Luther posting the Ninety-five Theses
57
A direct impact of the printing press had on 16^th-century Europe was that it encouraged the
establishment of democracy
beginnings of communism
development of industrialization
spread of ideas
58
Which period of European history is most closely associated with this statement?
Roman Empire
Protestant Reformation
Enlightenment
Crusades
59
Which occurrence is mostly closely associated with these aspects of the Renaissance?
Charlemagne was crowned Holy Roman Emperor by the Pope
Galileo Galilei published about a heliocentric universe
Emperors used the Twelve Tables to bring about Pax Romana
Gothic cathedrals became the focal point of town activities
60
What was a major characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?
Secular achievements were emphasized
Suffrage was granted to men and women
Most literature was written in Arabic
Most ancient Greek and Roman ideas were rejected
61
Which time period is mostly closely associated with these characteristics?
Scientific Revolution
Early Middle Ages
Hellenistic Golden Age
European Renaissance
62
What was one of John Calvin's major teachings?
humanism
adult baptism
indulgences
predestination
63
One way Renaissance writers were influenced by the ancient Greece writers was that they
produced few new scientific ideas
promoted the religious doctrines of the Catholic Church
stressed the power of human reason
showed little interest in secular affairs
64
In The Prince, Niccolo Machiavelli was most concerned with
Equality and justice for all
The expansion of church authority
The use of political power
Government regulation of the economy
65
Which period in history is associated with Leonardo, Michelangelo, Shakespeare & Copernicus?
Early Middle Ages
Enlightenment
Renaissance
Age of Absolutism
66
Which factor best characterizes the art of both ancient Greece and the Renaissance?
Influence of the West African tradition
Emphasis on the human form
Focus on biblical themes
Dominance of landscape paintings

Duplicate of Global History & Geography - Renaissance & Reformation Flashcards | StudBud