____1.What was the main difference between Calvinism and Lutheranism?

Calvinism taught the doctrine of predestination.

Which of the following artistic styles developed during the Renaissance?

using chiaroscuro and other techniques to make work more realistic

How did the rise of a middle class in the Italian city-states affect the Renaissance?

It provided money to sponsor artists and writers.

What did John Wycliffe and Jan Hus have in common with each other?

They both advocated Church reform.

Why was Johann Gutenberg’s movable type so important to the Renaissance?

It helped spread ideas by making book printing faster and less expensive.

Why did Dante and other Renaissance writers use the vernacular?

It made their writing more accessible to readers.

Why was Johann Gutenberg’s printing press significant?

It made books less expensive and encouraged the spread of ideas.

What did Martin Luther believe about women’s role in the Church?

They should stay at home and keep house.

What was the main result of the Council of Trent?

The Catholic Church became more unified.

How did the style of portraits and sculptures illustrate the ideas of the Renaissance?

They used realism to reveal the individual personality of their subjects.

Why was the new technology of papermaking important to the Renaissance?

It allowed for the development of printing and easier spread of ideas.

Why did King Henry VIII call the Reformation Parliament in 1529?

He wanted Parliament to end the pope’s power in England.

Which characteristic of William Shakespeare’s writing followed the style of the Renaissance?

using the classics for inspiration and plots

How was the architecture of Filippo Brunelleschi consistent with the other Renaissance arts?

It was strongly influenced by classical architecture.

How was Italy organized politically before and during the Renaissance?

Wealthy noble families controlled fragments of territory from an urban base

Which of the following ideas was an influence of Greek philosophers on humanism?

challenging ideas and assumptions to help form opinions

How did Western cultures affect Southeast Asia between the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries?

European colonization was limited to port cities & had little impact inland

Why was it difficult for Germany to have any central authority in the 1500s?

The country was divided into competing states.

Which statement explains the long-term consequence of the Treaty of Tordesillas?

Brazil became a Portuguese-speaking colony.

What was the most significant impact of the Italian Wars, which ended in 1559?

They helped expose Europe to the ideas of the Italian Renaissance.

How did humanists break with medieval thinkers over the acceptance of tradition and beliefs?

Humanists questioned everything in order to form their own opinions.

What act ultimately led to Martin Luther’s excommunication from the Catholic Church?

He threw the pope’s decree into the flames

What was the main tenet of Savonarola’s teachings?

He thought the Church should spend its wealth on the poor.

How did Renaissance architects, such as Brunelleschi, use past styles in their designs?

They incorporated Roman forms such as domes and columns.

What caused many Jews in Spain to resettle in eastern and southern Europe?

They were trying to flee the Inquisition.

Which of the following were weaknesses of the Aztec empire that Hernando Cortés used to his advantage?

immunity to disease, weaponry, hostile neighbors

How was humanism different from intellectual movements during the Middle Ages?

It stressed a secular world view instead of a strict religious view.

Which of the following was a guiding principle of Machiavelli’s The Prince?

Rulers should do what is politically effective, without regard for people.

What are the beliefs of the Anabaptists?

There needs to be a clear separation of church and state., It is wrong to baptize young children.

What was it about the Reformation that led to the Enlightenment?

People questioned beliefs and authority during the Reformation.

What did Angela Merici, Jane of Chantal, and Francis of Sales have in common?

They were dedicated to education.

Which of the following helped cause the Renaissance?

translations of classic texts into Latin, development of papermaking, foreign invasions, increased international commerce

Which of the following characterizes humanism?

a movement focused on human potential and a study of the classics

Which of Jan van Eyck’s innovations became very influential to future artists?

layering oil-based paints to add subtly to the colors used

How did most monarchs in England and France participate in the Northern Renaissance?

by sponsoring writers and artists

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1
What was the focus of Christian humanism?
increasing trade
following tradition
reforming society
maintaining peace
2
____1.What was the main difference between Calvinism and Lutheranism?
Calvinism taught that the pope had ultimate authority.
Calvinism taught that everyone will be saved.
Calvinism taught the doctrine of predestination.
Calvinism taught that salvation could not be earned.
3
Which of the following artistic styles developed during the Renaissance?
using chiaroscuro and other techniques to make work more realistic
using perspective to show three dimensions on a flat surface
using water to make shades of color more apparent
using marble to show the natural beauty of a subject
4
How did the rise of a middle class in the Italian city-states affect the Renaissance?
It created wealth to establish new colonies.
It provided money to sponsor artists and writers.
It gave money to sponsor military campaigns.
It created wealth to influence local elections.
5
What did John Wycliffe and Jan Hus have in common with each other?
They both lived in Germany in the late 1300s.
They both advocated Church reform.
They both taught that Church leaders had more authority than the Bible.
They both believed that the pope had the right to worldly power.
6
Why was Johann Gutenberg’s movable type so important to the Renaissance?
It made wealthy merchants sponsor copyists by making books luxury items.
It made printing profitable allowing writers to make more money.
It helped spread ideas by making book printing faster and less expensive.
It helped monarchs correspond with other rulers about humanist ideas.
7
Why did Dante and other Renaissance writers use the vernacular?
It made the church view their writing as a threat.
It encouraged local leaders to read more books.
It encouraged readers to learn new languages.
It made their writing more accessible to readers.
8
Why was Johann Gutenberg’s printing press significant?
It allowed monarchs to communicate laws to their subjects.
It made books less expensive and encouraged the spread of ideas.
It made bibles less expensive and led to a revival of religious devotion.
It enabled religious writers to reinterpret medieval works.
9
What did Martin Luther believe about women’s role in the Church?
They should provide opinions on religious doctrine.
They should teach in public meetings.
They should dedicate their lives to a convent.
They should stay at home and keep house.
10
What was the main result of the Council of Trent?
The Catholic Church became more unified.
The Catholic Church gave women more authority.
The Catholic Church eliminated nation-states.
The Catholic Church prohibited education at parish schools.
11
How did the style of portraits and sculptures illustrate the ideas of the Renaissance?
They created a magical mood by depicting religious figures hovering.
They incorporated religious themes into vague natural scenes.
They used realism to reveal the individual personality of their subjects.
They emphasized technical aspects to highlight scientific achievement.
12
Why was the new technology of papermaking important to the Renaissance?
It caused more efficient record keeping by bankers and merchants.
It allowed more criticism to be given to painters and political officials.
It allowed for the development of printing and easier spread of ideas.
It allowed laws to be written down and distributed to citizens.
13
Why did King Henry VIII call the Reformation Parliament in 1529?
He wanted Parliament to end the pope’s power in England.
He wanted Parliament to make Catholicism the state religion of England.
He wanted Parliament to conduct his wedding ceremony to Anne Boleyn.
He wanted Parliament to finalize his divorce to Catherine of Aragon.
14
Which characteristic of William Shakespeare’s writing followed the style of the Renaissance?
providing religious lessons in each play
using the classics for inspiration and plots
writing poems using the local language
working with others to develop stories
15
How was the architecture of Filippo Brunelleschi consistent with the other Renaissance arts?
It was strongly influenced by classical architecture.
It was financed by wealthy local merchant families.
It included portraits of important political leaders.
It pioneered the use of new technology and materials.
16
How was Italy organized politically before and during the Renaissance?
The Medici forced other ruling families to accept their authority.
Foreign kings divided up the territory and ruled from their own capitals.
The papacy controlled most of the peninsula, using Rome as a base.
Wealthy noble families controlled fragments of territory from an urban base
17
Which of the following ideas was an influence of Greek philosophers on humanism?
challenging ideas and assumptions to help form opinions
applying classical thinking to uphold Christian teachings
bringing together ideas from Judaism and Christianity to form new ideas
applying the needs of a given situation to determine actions without morals
18
How did Western cultures affect Southeast Asia between the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries?
European colonization was limited to port cities & had little impact inland
European architectural styles became popular.
Many Asians were attracted to the message of Christianity.
Many Asians adopted their traditions and began dressing like Europeans.
19
Why was it difficult for Germany to have any central authority in the 1500s?
The people had many different religions.
The country was divided into competing states.
The country was too geographically vast.
The people spoke many different languages.
20
Which statement explains the long-term consequence of the Treaty of Tordesillas?
Canada became a French-speaking colony.
The influence of the Catholic Church in the New World decreased.
Brazil became a Portuguese-speaking colony.
The economic power of the Dutch East India Company increased.
21
What was the most significant impact of the Italian Wars, which ended in 1559?
They gave rise to more popularity of John Calvin’s teachings through Italy.
They helped Charles V become more popular in the Italian peninsula.
They caused Europeans to revolt against abuses perpetrated by the Church.
They helped expose Europe to the ideas of the Italian Renaissance.
22
How did humanists break with medieval thinkers over the acceptance of tradition and beliefs?
Humanists incorporated ideas from different countries to find answers.
Humanists looked for answers by interpreting religious texts.
Humanists questioned everything in order to form their own opinions.
Humanists relied on political leaders for guidance on questions of faith.
23
What act ultimately led to Martin Luther’s excommunication from the Catholic Church?
He encouraged people to study the Bible.
He wrote the 95 Theses.
He threw the pope’s decree into the flames
He taught that good works were not necessary for salvation.
24
What was the main tenet of Savonarola’s teachings?
He thought the Church should spend its wealth on the poor.
He thought the Church should excommunicate heretics.
He thought the Church should allow everyone to own a Bible.
He thought the Church should give more power to the pope.
25
How are the actions during the Inquisition of the 1500s viewed today?
as a necessary way to punish wrongdoers
as an abuse of power
as a key element that helped people reform
as an avenue to discover scientific knowledge
26
How did Renaissance architects, such as Brunelleschi, use past styles in their designs?
They introduced vaulted ceilings pioneered by the ancient Greeks.
They included rounded doorways used by Arabs in North Africa.
They installed English styles such as multiple rooms in a smaller space.
They incorporated Roman forms such as domes and columns.
27
What caused many Jews in Spain to resettle in eastern and southern Europe?
They were following the teachings of Martin Luther.
They were searching for the Promised Land.
They were trying to flee the Inquisition.
They wanted to stop the Reformation movement.
28
Which of the following were weaknesses of the Aztec empire that Hernando Cortés used to his advantage?
number of soldiers
immunity to disease
weaponry
hostile neighbors
29
How was humanism different from intellectual movements during the Middle Ages?
It stressed obedience to local rulers over the national monarch.
It stressed a secular world view instead of a strict religious view.
It emphasized submitting to religious leaders before civic leaders.
It emphasized piety and modesty instead of worldly pursuits.
30
Who were the Huguenots?
Calvinists living in France
Muslims living in France
Jews living in France
Catholics living in France
31
Which of the following was a guiding principle of Machiavelli’s The Prince?
Rulers should do what is politically effective, without regard for people.
Rulers should take advice from religious leaders.
Rulers should be honest with their subjects and respect them.
Rulers should base their actions situations found in historical study.
32
What are the beliefs of the Anabaptists?
Bible authority is less valuable than Church traditions.
Bright clothing is preferred over plain clothing.
There needs to be a clear separation of church and state.
It is wrong to baptize young children.
33
Why did Martin Luther have an issue with Johann Tetzel?
He wanted to rebuild St. Peter’s Cathedral in Rome.
He started the Reformation movement.
He wrote the 95 Theses.
He sold indulgences.
34
What was it about the Reformation that led to the Enlightenment?
People questioned beliefs and authority during the Reformation.
Social classes became less defined during the Reformation.
The Catholic Church became more powerful during the Reformation.
The Muslims attracted more followers during the Reformation.
35
What did Angela Merici, Jane of Chantal, and Francis of Sales have in common?
They reformed the Carmelite order.
They were dedicated to education.
They worked as missionaries.
They denounced anti-Jesuits.
36
Which of the following helped cause the Renaissance?
translations of classic texts into Latin
development of papermaking
foreign invasions
increased international commerce
37
Which of the following characterizes humanism?
a movement focused on human potential and a study of the classics
an economic system stressing investment in technology and markets
a political system emphasizing democratic ideals and policies
a philosophy based on a strict following of Christian beliefs and teachings
38
Which group was a later offshoot of the Anabaptists?
Amish
Lutherans
Methodists
Calvinists
39
Which of Jan van Eyck’s innovations became very influential to future artists?
improving woodcutting tools to produce more realistic engravings
layering oil-based paints to add subtly to the colors used
studying subjects closely to create incredibly detailed portraits
using multiple subjects to contrast the personalities of different people
40
How did most monarchs in England and France participate in the Northern Renaissance?
by funding humanist universities
by establishing law schools
by sponsoring writers and artists
by creating their own art

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