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Topic 15: Renaissance and Reformation Test Review
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1
Renaissance architects designed structures that were considered beautiful because of their
ornate religious imagery.
revival of medieval models.
simplicity of design.
harmony and proportion.
2
Why is William Tyndale an important figure in Reformation history?
He first developed the concept of predestination.
His writings on the “City of God” influenced John Calvin.
He encouraged Martin Luther to post the 95 Theses.
His translation allowed people to read the Bible in English.
3
What did Francis Bacon believe scientists should rely on to explain the laws of nature?
inductive reasoning
Church teachings
mathematics
Greek learning
4
Which of the following statements about salvation represents a belief of John Calvin but not of Martin Luther?
Following the seven sacraments can lead to salvation.
God predetermines who will be saved.
Salvation is determined by faith alone.
A person can achieve salvation by performing good works.
5
What statement best sums up John Calvin’s doctrine of predestination?
Salvation depends on faith rather than good works.
God decided long ago who would gain salvation.
The Bible is the sole source of religious truth.
Only a priest can perform the seven sacraments.
6
Why did the growth of trade and industry weaken feudalism?
Feudal manors switched from agriculture to manufacturing.
The rise of a merchant class weakened the power of monarchs.
Peasants left manors for towns where they could find work.
Agriculture stopped being profitable because merchants imported food.
7
The theory of gravity, which helps explain the movement of the planets, was developed by the scientist
Galileo.
Kepler.
Copernicus.
Newton.
8
How did the Peace of Augsburg change Germany?
It turned Germany into a group of states that followed different religions.
It changed Germany into a completely Protestant country.
It banned Lutheranism and other Protestant sects from Germany.
It led to a religious war between the Holy Roman emperor and the pope.
9
Feudalism grew weaker when
national monarchies lost power.
trade and industry grew.
the Protestant Reformation began.
the power of the Church increased.
10
What were the 95 Theses?
decree issued by the Diet of Worms that declared Martin Luther an outlaw
book by John Calvin that set out the basic ideas of the Protestant faith
translation of the New Testament into English by William Tyndale
argument by Martin Luther challenging the authority of the Catholic Church
11
What was the chief goal of the Jesuits during the Counter-Reformation?
to create a new Church
to defend past actions of the Catholic Church
to reform the Catholic Church
to start the Inquisition
12
Francis Bacon’s contribution to the development of the scientific method was
rediscovering the writings of ancient astronomers.
using specific facts to make general rules.
drawing hypotheses based on mechanical laws.
inventing new tools to make discoveries.
13
What was Johann Gutenberg’s main achievement?
He popularized the use of the vernacular.
He invented printing that used movable type.
He invented wood block printing.
He translated the Bible into the German language.
14
Why was the Edict of Nantes important?
gave individuals in the Holy Roman Empire the right to choose own religion.
It established federalism
It made Catholicism the religion of France, &allowed Huguenots own religion
It divided the Holy Roman Empire into separate kingdoms based on religion
15
Which statements describe the importance of a work such as this work by Albrecht Durer?
Focuses on classical themes and created to please wealthy patrons
Example of engraving and shows Italian influence on European Art
Example of engraving and reflects the religious and political conflicts
Created to please wealthy patrons and is an example of engraving
16
One of the Catholic Church’s goals in holding the Council of Trent was to
proclaim that faith alone was needed to win salvation.
stop the spread of Protestant ideas.
increase the number of Catholic priests.
halt the growing power of the Jesuits.
17
How did growing secularism influence European writers during the Renaissance?
They wrote more books about non-religious subjects.
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.
18
Why did literacy rates rise during the Renaissance?
Access to books increased.
The quality of literature improved.
The Church began to publish its Index of Books.
More women and men went to universities.
19
What event belongs in the second blank box on the timeline?
Tyndale is burned at the stake.
Luther’s translation of the Bible into German is published.
Luther posts the 95 Theses.
The Diet of Worms convenes.
20
In what ways did Leonardo da Vinci’s paintings reflect the new concerns and techniques of Renaissance art?
realistic depiction of human figures & linear perspective
linear perspective & bright colors
realistic depiction of human figures & bright colors
bright colors & focus on religious themes
21
What effect did the Reformation have on government?
The pope lost political power throughout Europe.
Many Protestant churches developed forms of self-government.
Most European governments set up federalist systems.
Religion had less influence on rulers and nations.
22
Which effect replaces the question mark in the table?
The use of Latin in literature increases.
Literacy increases among ordinary people.
The Church encourages new learnings.
The first European universities are founded.
23
The heliocentric theory is the idea that
the sun is at the center of the solar system.
the moon is held in orbit by the force of gravity.
all heavenly objects circle Earth.
Earth is too heavy to move.
24
Renaissance humanists believed that studying classical works could
deepen one’s religious faith.
cause one to reject religious traditions.
help to create a better earthly life.
lead to a revival of the Roman empire.
25
Which of the following is a major reason that Italy was the birthplace of the Renaissance?
Feudalism had been stronger in Italy than in other parts of Europe.
City-states in Italy were centers of trade and commerce.
Italian scholars had preserved much of the learning of ancient Rome.
Many of the great writers of the Renaissance were Italian.
26
How does the map help explain why the Renaissance began in Italy?
Political unity made Italy a center of scholarship.
Italy was not divided into separate feudal states.
Italy attracted scholars and religious pilgrims from Northern Europe.
Major trade routes went through Italy.
27
The Church begin to censor books because
writers began publishing books critical of the Church.
the pope disapproved of use of the vernacular.
printed books had become too expensive.
the literacy rate in Europe was dropping.
28
Why did Henry VIII come into conflict with the pope?
Henry wanted to remove the pope as head of the Church.
Henry wanted England to become a Protestant nation.
The pope was angry about England’s defeat of the Spanish armada.
The pope refused to annul Henry’s marriage and allow him to remarry.
29
What was the original goal of the leaders of the Reformation?
to fix corruption and problems in the Catholic Church
to found new Protestant churches
to defend and spread Church teachings throughout the world
to create a theocracy based on Christian teachings
30
Which important features of Luther's teachings are expressed in the 95 Theses?
Charity and good works lead to salvation & Catholic church represents God
It is time to break from Catholic Church & God alone can grant salvation
Catholic church represents God & Sale of indulgences leads to corruption
Sale of indulgences leads to corruption & only God can grant salvation
31
The astronomer Copernicus challenged traditional beliefs by suggesting that
the moon revolves around the Earth.
gravity controls the motion of the planets.
the Earth moves around the sun.
the heliocentric theory was wrong.
32
One reason why Italy became the birthplace of the Renaissance was that
Roman artistic traditions had never died out in Italy.
Italy was united under a single powerful monarch.
feudalism was not as firmly established in Italy as in other countries.
there were more universities in Italy than in any other country.
33
What did the development of linear perspective allow artists to do?
paint three dimensional images on a flat surface
build domes with precise mathematical proportions
create more exact technical drawings
show human anatomy more accurately
34
What idea that emerged as a result of the Protestant Reformation is also reflected in modern democratic governments?
religious tolerance
humanism
censorship
self-government
35
Which of the following best describes a typical Renaissance painting?
People and backgrounds are painted in a way that mimics real life.
Proportions are exaggerated for symbolic effect.
Human figures are emphasized by being placed against a flat background.
Human faces are presented in an idealized, spiritual manner.
36
The secularism of the Renaissance was a shift from what feature of medieval life?
manor economy
feudal system
study of classical learning
emphasis on religious values
37
Many major writers of the Renaissance shifted from
non-fiction to fiction.
religious subjects to secular subjects.
the vernacular to classical Latin.
novels to poetry.
