What was a major immediate effect of the Reformation in Western Europe?

Decline in religious unity and in the power of the Church

What does Niccolo Machiavelli advise a wise ruler to do in his book The Prince?

Do what is necessary to stay in power

Which statement best characterizes the Renaissance?

Greater emphasis placed on human potential

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

Great intellectual and artistic creativity

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

The Greek and Roman civilizations are worth studying

What is a major characteristic of Humanism?

An appreciation for the basic work of individual achievement

How did the Renaissance influence the Protestant Reformation?

Encouraged a questioning attitiude

Why did Galileo recant his scientific discoveries?

He feared that the Church might excommunicate him

How would you describe someone who is "Machiavellian"?

Someone who believes that the ends justify the means

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1
What was "reformed" during the Reformation?
Civil Laws
Catholic Church
European Kingdoms
The Scientific Method
2
What was a major immediate effect of the Reformation in Western Europe?
Renewed domination of the Church over German states
Greater tolerance of religions other than Christianity
Decline in religious unity and in the power of the Church
Decrease in educational opportunities for the middle class
3
Who started the Protestant Reformation?
Da Vinci
Copernicus
Martin Luther
Mr. Stoltz
4
Who addressed the issue of the sale of indulgences and the worldly lives of clergy members?
Adam Smith
John Locke
Martin Luther
Karl Marx
5
Who wrote the Divine Comedy?
Dante
Gutenberg
James II
Martin Luther
6
What does Niccolo Machiavelli advise a wise ruler to do in his book The Prince?
Do what is necessary to stay in power
Allow advisors to speak their minds
Encourage education and the arts
Keep taxes and food prices low
7
Which religious leader believed in Theocracy?
Charles V
John Calvin
DaGama
Shakespeare
8
Who developed the Heliocentric model of the universe?
Copernicus
Magellan
Gutenberg
Dante
9
Which statement best characterizes the Renaissance?
Rigid social classes were strengthened from Medieval times
The authority of the Catholic Church was expanded
Greater emphasis placed on human potential
The Catholic Church banned paintings and sculptures
10
Why did art flourish in Europe during the Renaissance?
Agricultural based economy
Development of guilds
Patrons
The pursuit of reforms
11
Which city led the Renaissance in artistic excellence?
Paris
Florence
London
Milan
12
Who wrote about the theory of gravity
Newton
Michelangelo
Elizabeth I
Thomas More
13
Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Da Vinci
Donatello
Michelangelo
Rafael
14
The Renaissance in Western Europe is best described as a period marked by...
An advance in Muslim culture
Christian unity throughout the region
Unquestioned reliance on the teachings of Aristotle
Great intellectual and artistic creativity
15
Which point of view best represents the philosophy of the Renaissance?
The glorification of human beings is sinful
Class distinctions in society should be abolished
The Greek and Roman civilizations are worth studying
Religious doctrines are the only subject of value
16
What is a major characteristic of Humanism?
Emphasis on social control and obedience to your ruler
Reject ancient civilizations and cultures
State powers are more important than individual rights
An appreciation for the basic work of individual achievement
17
Who was the first person to sail around Africa to India?
John Calvin
Rafael
DaGama
Magellan
18
How did the Renaissance influence the Protestant Reformation?
Great support for democratic forms of government
Stressed the importance of life after death
Encouraged a questioning attitiude
Question the existence of God
19
What did Martin Luther call for in his 95 Theses?
Greater papal authority
Spread of the crusades to Europe
Religious revolt against German princes
Reforms within the Church
20
Who was the first person to sail all the way around the world?
Donatello
DaGama
Magellan
Henry VIII
21
Which English ruler formed the Anglican Church?
Sir Thomas More
Elizabeth I
Henry VIII
James II
22
What was a long term effect of the invention of the Printing Press?
Monarchies were restored to absolute power
Literacy rate increased
Development of new ideas was discouraged
Feudal system declined
23
Why did Galileo recant his scientific discoveries?
He had lost faith in the teachings of science
He feared that the Church might excommunicate him
He was a strong supporter of Church doctrine
He wanted to advance his ideas through the Church
24
Who made one of the first printed bibles with a printing press?
Gutenberg
Magellan
Michelangelo
John Calvin
25
How would you describe someone who is "Machiavellian"?
Pleasure seeker
Scientist
Someone who believes that the ends justify the means
Interested in worldly possessions
26
Who was the author of Utopia?
Martin Luther
Thomas More
Dante
Newton

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The Renaissance

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Questions 26

Answers

1
What was "reformed" during the Reformation?
Civil Laws
Catholic Church
European Kingdoms
The Scientific Method
2
What was a major immediate effect of the Reformation in Western Europe?
Renewed domination of the Church over German states
Greater tolerance of religions other than Christianity
Decline in religious unity and in the power of the Church
Decrease in educational opportunities for the middle class
3
Who started the Protestant Reformation?
Da Vinci
Copernicus
Martin Luther
Mr. Stoltz
4
Who addressed the issue of the sale of indulgences and the worldly lives of clergy members?
Adam Smith
John Locke
Martin Luther
Karl Marx
5
Who wrote the Divine Comedy?
Dante
Gutenberg
James II
Martin Luther
6
What does Niccolo Machiavelli advise a wise ruler to do in his book The Prince?
Do what is necessary to stay in power
Allow advisors to speak their minds
Encourage education and the arts
Keep taxes and food prices low
7
Which religious leader believed in Theocracy?
Charles V
John Calvin
DaGama
Shakespeare
8
Who developed the Heliocentric model of the universe?
Copernicus
Magellan
Gutenberg
Dante
9
Which statement best characterizes the Renaissance?
Rigid social classes were strengthened from Medieval times
The authority of the Catholic Church was expanded
Greater emphasis placed on human potential
The Catholic Church banned paintings and sculptures
10
Why did art flourish in Europe during the Renaissance?
Agricultural based economy
Development of guilds
Patrons
The pursuit of reforms
11
Which city led the Renaissance in artistic excellence?
Paris
Florence
London
Milan
12
Who wrote about the theory of gravity
Newton
Michelangelo
Elizabeth I
Thomas More
13
Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Da Vinci
Donatello
Michelangelo
Rafael
14
The Renaissance in Western Europe is best described as a period marked by...
An advance in Muslim culture
Christian unity throughout the region
Unquestioned reliance on the teachings of Aristotle
Great intellectual and artistic creativity
15
Which point of view best represents the philosophy of the Renaissance?
The glorification of human beings is sinful
Class distinctions in society should be abolished
The Greek and Roman civilizations are worth studying
Religious doctrines are the only subject of value
16
What is a major characteristic of Humanism?
Emphasis on social control and obedience to your ruler
Reject ancient civilizations and cultures
State powers are more important than individual rights
An appreciation for the basic work of individual achievement
17
Who was the first person to sail around Africa to India?
John Calvin
Rafael
DaGama
Magellan
18
How did the Renaissance influence the Protestant Reformation?
Great support for democratic forms of government
Stressed the importance of life after death
Encouraged a questioning attitiude
Question the existence of God
19
What did Martin Luther call for in his 95 Theses?
Greater papal authority
Spread of the crusades to Europe
Religious revolt against German princes
Reforms within the Church
20
Who was the first person to sail all the way around the world?
Donatello
DaGama
Magellan
Henry VIII
21
Which English ruler formed the Anglican Church?
Sir Thomas More
Elizabeth I
Henry VIII
James II
22
What was a long term effect of the invention of the Printing Press?
Monarchies were restored to absolute power
Literacy rate increased
Development of new ideas was discouraged
Feudal system declined
23
Why did Galileo recant his scientific discoveries?
He had lost faith in the teachings of science
He feared that the Church might excommunicate him
He was a strong supporter of Church doctrine
He wanted to advance his ideas through the Church
24
Who made one of the first printed bibles with a printing press?
Gutenberg
Magellan
Michelangelo
John Calvin
25
How would you describe someone who is "Machiavellian"?
Pleasure seeker
Scientist
Someone who believes that the ends justify the means
Interested in worldly possessions
26
Who was the author of Utopia?
Martin Luther
Thomas More
Dante
Newton