The publication of Martin Luther's 95 Theses

attacked abuses in the sale of indulgences, such as Protestant Reformation

Which statement best describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?

creativity in the arts was encouraged

Which of the following best describes Henry VIII's motives for his break from the Catholic Church?

He wished to control the church but leave doctrine similar to its original

The final decrees of Council of Trent

reaffirmed traditional Catholic teachings in opposition to Protestants

Which of the following does NOT accurately describe Martin Luther?

English reformer whose work led to the creation of the Church of England

Which of the following was a result of the Protestant Reformation?

division between religious sects

The mercantilism that arose in the 16th century Europe ___

sparked further rivalries among European nations

In Western Europe, a major effect of the Reformation was a

decline in religious unity and in the power of the Catholic Church

What role did slavery play in the mercantilism system?

slave labor enabled European countries to earn huge profits on crops

What was Niccolo Machiavelli's main argument in the work "The Prince"?

a ruler should do whatever is necessary to maintain power

In Europe, a major characteristic of Humanism was ___

an appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement

What is the best reason why early settlements were near waterways?

they were critical for the economy which was based on trade

Which of the following was a result of the printing press?

the writing of books in the vernacular (native language)

The phrase "Renaissance Man" has been used to describe Leonardo de Vinci. Why is it used to describe him?

he had a wide knowledge of many subjects and had diverse talents

The High Renaissance in Italy is associated with which 3 artists?

Leonardo de Vinci, Raphael, and Michaelangelo

Martin Luther's 95 Theses were a call for ___

reforms within the Roman Catholic Church

Luther believed that ____

salvation could be achieved through faith alone

Which of the following is one of the reasons why so many slaves were brought to be used on plantations in the Americas?

There were not enough people to work on the plantations in the Americas

According to mercantilists, the prosperity of a nation depended on ___

a large supply of gold, silver, and exporting goods

Which is NOT an example of secularism?

attending an Easter church service

What major impact did the Protestant Reformation have on the Catholic Church

it challenged Catholic traditions, forcing people to reassess the religion

All of the following are TRUE about the Black Death EXCEPT

caused greater mortality among the affected populations than anything else

Native American population of Mexico in 1492 was 25 million, in 1608 it was 1.7 million. What caused this decrease

diseases introduced by the Spanish

A major result of the Age of Exploration was ___

the end of regional isolation and beginning of European global domination

Martin Luther's list of 95 Theses was largely written for which reason?

protested use of Catholic indulgences as means of controlling salvation

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1
Which geographic region in colonial North America was best known for its cold climate, manufacturing and ___ population
Mid-Atlantic colonies
New England colonies
Back-country
Southern colonies
2
The publication of Martin Luther's 95 Theses
attacked abuses in the sale of indulgences, such as Protestant Reformation
became a central text for Anglicanism
was largely ignored until decades after his death
was immediately seen as a threat by local businesses
3
Which statement best describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?
social structure became very rigid
humanism decreased in social importance
the political system looked similar to that of the Roman Empire
creativity in the arts was encouraged
4
Which of the following best describes Henry VIII's motives for his break from the Catholic Church?
Henry had been deeply influenced by Lutheran theology
Thomas More had convinced him of the political advantages of such a break
He wished to control the church but leave doctrine similar to its original
Henry's aggressive foreign policy in Italy led to his excommunication
5
What are the three motivating g's of exploration?
god, gold, glory
gallop, gators gerrymandering
grain, grass, guts
guts, glory, gore
6
During the Renaissance period, which factor was emphasized by the philosophy of humanism?
superiority of medieval thought
devotion to religion
inferiority of the Renaissance
value of the individual
7
Calvinism is NOT a form of Protestantism
False
True
8
Millions of slaves were brought from Africa to North and South America for labor. Which of the following was a job?
Worked for colonial armies
Worked as merchants
Worked on plantations
Worked as indentured servants
9
Christopher Columbus believed that the earth was flat.
False
True
10
The final decrees of Council of Trent
was meaningless because its practices were never put into place
reaffirmed traditional Catholic teachings in opposition to Protestants
empowered the Jesuits to find heretics including anyone who was Protestant
said that Christians should emulate Christ in their actions
11
Which of the following does NOT accurately describe Martin Luther?
English reformer whose work led to the creation of the Church of England
monk and professor of theology in Wittenberg, Germany
experienced spiritual crisis that consumed him with fear that he had sinned
wrote 95 Theses which expressed concerns over the sale of indulgences
12
Which of the following was a result of the Protestant Reformation?
a complete restructuring of the Catholic Church hierarchy
division between religious sects
the dominance of the Anglican Church
increased power of the Catholic Church
13
The Catholic Church was very flashy, used bright colors, and had a lot of relics
True
False
14
The mercantilism that arose in the 16th century Europe ___
sparked further rivalries among European nations
slowed European colonial pursuits
encouraged importation of foreign goods
did not affect empires and populations outside Europe
15
Which of the following was the most important new technology to contribute to the Protestant Reformation?
printing press
steam engine
trains
spinning jenny
16
The first English settlement in Jamestown, Virginia was established for which reason?
New land
Economic reasons
Political freedom
Religious freedom
17
In Western Europe, a major effect of the Reformation was a
decline in religious unity and in the power of the Catholic Church
renewed denomination of the Catholic Church over the German states
decrease in educational opportunities for the middle class
greater tolerance of religions other than Christianity
18
Which geographical region in colonial North America was best known for its focus on agriculture?
Mid-Atlantic
Southern
New England
Middle
19
What role did slavery play in the mercantilism system?
slave labor made it possible for industrialization to take place in Europe
European countries spent all of their wealth on slaves and lost their power
slave labor enabled European countries to earn huge profits on crops
Europeans found that slave labor was quite efficient and not profitable
20
The frescoes painted by ___ have long been regarded as the first masterpieces of early Renaissance Art.
Raphael
Donatello
Leonardo
Michelangelo
21
What was Niccolo Machiavelli's main argument in the work "The Prince"?
a ruler should strive to maintain equality and fairness
a ruler should follow all the teachings of the Catholic Church
a ruler should make his subjects happy so they don't overthrow him
a ruler should do whatever is necessary to maintain power
22
In Europe, a major characteristic of Humanism was ___
an emphasis on social control and obedience to national rulers
an appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement
a belief in the supremacy of the state in relation to individual rights
a rejection of ancient civilizations and their cultures
23
What is the best reason why early settlements were near waterways?
were an important component of colonial spiritual life
they were critical for the economy which was based on trade
only method of travel
only source of water for the settlers
24
All of the following are associated with the Renaissance EXCEPT ___
interest in Greek and Roman styles
greater interest in nature and things of this world
Gothic architecture
interest in classical models
25
Calling for a large supply of gold & silver & exporting more good than importing, __ was the set of principles in 1600's
speculation
commercial capitalism
consumerism
mercantilism
26
What was the name of the church that Henry VIII established from breaking the Catholic Church?
Angel Church
Church of England
Church of Henry
Protestant Church
27
Which empire was one of the first to explore new lands during the Age of Exploration
Portugal
England
China
France
28
Which of the following was a result of the printing press?
the spreading of newly written words of the Magna Carta
the writing of books in the vernacular (native language)
an increase in the use of Latin
an abandonment of movable type technology
29
The phrase "Renaissance Man" has been used to describe Leonardo de Vinci. Why is it used to describe him?
he was the first person born in the Renaissance
he was an outspoken critic of the new ideas developed during this time
he had a wide knowledge of many subjects and had diverse talents
he started a university and trained many famous artists
30
The High Renaissance in Italy is associated with which 3 artists?
Leonardo de Vinci, Raphael, and Michaelangelo
Raphael, Donatello, and Medici
Masaccio, Donatello, Filippo Brunelleschi
Leonardo de Vinci, Jan van Eyck, and Albrecht Durer
31
Martin Luther's 95 Theses were a call for ___
religious revolts against the Catholic Church
greater papal authority
reforms within the Roman Catholic Church
crusades to spread Catholicism
32
Luther believed that ____
the Pope was the sole religious authority
salvation could be achieved through faith alone
good deeds were necessary for salvation
the Bible had been mistranslated by the Greek Christians
33
Which of the following is one of the reasons why so many slaves were brought to be used on plantations in the Americas?
Slaves were the most dedicated workers on the plantations
There were not enough people to work on the plantations in the Americas
Slaves were the only people capable of working on plantations
There were not any jobs in Africa for slaves to preform
34
According to mercantilists, the prosperity of a nation depended on ___
a healthy flow of coffee coming into the nation
finding and maintaining a supply of cheap labor, preferably slaves
conquering new territories & expanding the nation's intellectual resources
a large supply of gold, silver, and exporting goods
35
Which is NOT an example of secularism?
attending an Easter church service
opening up a new business
getting a new puppy
going shopping
36
During the Renaissance, there was a rebirth of interest in the classical cultures of ____
Greece and Turkey
Greece and Rome
Morocco and Spain
Spain and England
37
Christopher Columbus explored in the name of which country?
America
Portugal
Spain
Mexico
38
What major impact did the Protestant Reformation have on the Catholic Church
it closed the door for the development of further religious reformations
it challenged Catholic traditions, forcing people to reassess the religion
it provided an avenue for the Catholic Church to grow more powerful
it reinforced England's relationship with the Catholic Church
39
What was a major characteristic of the Renaissance?
Obediance
Humanism
Mysticism
Conformity
40
All of the following are TRUE about the Black Death EXCEPT
worsened the chronic malnutrition in Europe due to reduced harvests
caused greater mortality among the affected populations than anything else
produced a range of religious, economic, and social disturbances
likely began in Asia and traveled via the Silk Road
41
The Age of Exploration started as an attempt to ___
colonize other lands
break away from their oppresive leaders
find new trade routes
find silks/spices
42
Native American population of Mexico in 1492 was 25 million, in 1608 it was 1.7 million. What caused this decrease
diseases introduced by the Spanish
Wars between native groups
crop failures brought on by poor weather conditions
emigration of Native Americans to Europe and Asia
43
A major result of the Age of Exploration was ___
a long period of peace and prosperity for the nations of Western Europe
the end of regional isolation and beginning of European global domination
a fall of European national monarchies and end of power for Catholic Church
extensive migration from the Western Hemisphere to Europe and Asia
44
The main purpose of indulgences were to ___
reduce time in purgatory
make you a better person
rebel against the Pope
profit the Catholic Church
45
The main purpose of indulgences/papal pardons was ___
to save the Popes
to donate to the poor
to use the money to purchase bibles
reduce time in purgatory
46
Martin Luther's list of 95 Theses was largely written for which reason?
he sought to organize the Germanic states into one United State politically
attempted to undermine the power of the Roman Catholic Church and the Pope
protested use of Catholic indulgences as means of controlling salvation
he aimed to consolidate the power of religion and state into single states

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