A major reason the Renaissance began in the Italian city-states was their

Location on the Mediterranean Sea

A major reason that the Renaissance began in Italy was that

Italian city-states grew wealthy from trade

One reason the Renaissance began in Italy was the Italian city-states

Dominated key Mediterranean trade routes

Which occurrence is mostly closely associated with these aspects of the Renaissance?

Galileo Galilei published about a heliocentric universe

What statement explains why the Renaissance began in Italy?

Italian city-states were centers of trade & manufacturing

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

The religions of the people of Europe became more diverse

One way Martin Luther’s 95 Theses and Henry VIII’s Act of Supremacy are similar in that both

Challenge the authority of the Catholic Church

Which geographic factor contributed to the rise of the Renaissance in Italian city-states

Location near the coast of the Mediterranean Sea

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

Passage of the Act of Supremacy under Henry VIII

a decline in the power of the Catholic Church

These statements best reflect the idea that

Technological advances can lead to major change

A major goal of the Counter-Reformation was to

reinstate the power of the Roman Catholic Church

What is a major reason the Renaissance began in the Italian city-states?

The Mediterranean location encouraged trade

Which statement best expresses the philosophy of humanism?

People have potential and can improve themselves by learning

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

Disagreed with the sale of indulgences

Humanism during the Italian Renaissance was focused on

The importance of the individual

What was a major characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?

Secular achievements were emphasized

Which situation is considered a cause of the other three?

Martin Luther posts the Ninety-five theses

In this passage, Martin Luther presents his

objections to practices of the Catholic Church

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

Printing the Bible in the vernacular so all could read it

What was one cause of the Protestant Reformation

Corruption among high officials 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 reason the Renaissance began in the Italian city-states was that they

Had wealth gained from trade with Constantinople

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

great intellectual and artistic creativity

Which action led most directly to divisions in Christianity in western Europe?

Martin Luther posting the Ninety-five Theses

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

End of religious unity in Europe

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1
A major reason the Renaissance began in the Italian city-states was their
Military success against the Seljuk Turks
Location on the Mediterranean Sea
Access to goods from the Americas
Dependence on the teachings of the Catholic Church
2
A major reason that the Renaissance began in Italy was that
farmers produced great agricultural surpluses on vast plains
Italian city-states grew wealthy from trade
merchants supported the Green Revolution
many European Scholars had migrated to this area
3
Who began the Protestant Reformation by criticizing papal abuse & indulgences in his 95 Theses?
John Wycliffe
John Calvin
Henry VIII
Martin Luther
4
Which period began as a result of the actions shown in this cartoon?
Glorious Revolution
Italian Renaissance
Protestant Reformation
Scientific Revolution
5
One reason the Renaissance began in Italy was the Italian city-states
Dominated key Mediterranean trade routes
Were unaffected by the Commercial Revolution
Defeated the Spanish Armada
Were unified as a nation under the Pope
6
In The Prince, Machiavelli advises rulers to
Establish and maintain power
Promote openness in government
Learn and follow the commandments of the church
Seek the approval of the people
7
Which occurrence is mostly closely associated with these aspects of the Renaissance?
Gothic cathedrals became the focal point of town activities
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
8
This passage is most closely associated with the ideas of
Niccolo Machiavelli
Pope Urban II
Thomas Malthus
John Calvin
9
What statement explains why the Renaissance began in Italy?
Italy was politically unified by a strong central government
Italian city-states were centers of trade & manufacturing
Italy was not influenced by a classical heritage
The Catholic Church did not have any influence in Italy
10
Which innovation had the greatest impact on the Protestant Reformation?
Magnetic compass
Movable-type printing press
Triangular sail
Mercator map projection
11
Which period of European history is most closely associated with this statement?
Roman Empire
Crusades
Enlightenment
Protestant Reformation
12
Which situation was a direct result of the Protestant Reformation in western Europe?
European rulers established religious freedom
The Pope was removed as leader of the Catholic Church
Women assumed leadership in most Christian denominations
The religions of the people of Europe became more diverse
13
Which period is associated with these statements?
Early Middle AGes
Enlightenment
French Revolution
Renaissance
14
Which period in history is associated with Leonardo, Michelangelo, Shakespeare & Copernicus?
Renaissance
Age of Absolutism
Enlightenment
Early Middle Ages
15
One way Martin Luther’s 95 Theses and Henry VIII’s Act of Supremacy are similar in that both
Challenge the authority of the Catholic Church
Caused the Thirty Years War
Helped to unify Christendom
Emphasize the importance of the Bible
16
Niccolo Machiavelli wrote The Prince as a guide to success in
Economic undertakings
Scholarship
Family life
Politics
17
Which geographic factor contributed to the rise of the Renaissance in Italian city-states
Location near the coast of the Mediterranean Sea
Ease of travel on the Northern European plain
Navigable waters of the Danube River
Mountainous terrain of the alps
18
What was a direct challenge to the political & religious authority of the Catholic Church?
Establishment of the Jesuit order under Ignatius Loyola
Reconquista of Spain conducted by Ferdinand and Isabella
Passage of the Act of Supremacy under Henry VIII
Death sentence given to Joan of Arc
19
Question Above
an increased sense of nationalism in Tudor England
the growing power of the feudal nobility in Europe
a major conflict among Eastern Orthodox Christians
a decline in the power of the Catholic Church
20
During the Renaissance, humanist philosophers emphasized the importance of
Technological advancements
Absolutism
Religion salvation
Individualism
21
These statements best reflect the idea that
Economic change can be slow and almost unnoticed
Technological advances can lead to major change
Contact with other societies can lead to conflict and war
Environmental changes can affect human society
22
A major goal of the Counter-Reformation was to
reinstate the power of the Roman Catholic Church
reduce the authority of absolute monarchs
encourage new ideas in science & philosophy in Europe
compromise with European Protestants
23
What is a major reason the Renaissance began in the Italian city-states?
The Mediterranean location encouraged trade
The Alps isolated these city-states from the rest of Europe
The favorable climate of Italy led to agricultural products
The Rhine River provided power to Italian industries
24
Which statement best expresses the philosophy of humanism?
God selects those to be saved
Life on Earth is merely preparation for the afterlife
People have potential and can improve themselves by learning
The pope expresses the ultimate word of God
25
Martin Luther was primarily dissatisfied with the Roman Catholic Church because he
Disagreed with the sale of indulgences
Blamed the church for not curing people who had the plague
Thought the church lacked structure
Believed that kings should have more power to appoint clergy
26
Humanism during the Italian Renaissance was focused on
The affairs of the church
The importance of the individual
Self-sufficiency
Political theories
27
What was a major characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?
Suffrage was granted to men and women
Secular achievements were emphasized
Most literature was written in Arabic
Most ancient Greek and Roman ideas were rejected
28
In western Europe, Martin Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses and Henry VIII’s Act of Supremacy led to
Better relations between peasants and merchants
Fewer violent outbreaks between ethnic groups
A strengthening of economic unity
An end to Christian unity
29
Which situation is considered a cause of the other three?
The Catholic Counter Reformation begins
Martin Luther posts the Ninety-five theses
Religious unity declines throughout Europe
The power of the Roman Catholic Church decreases
30
Which event in European history was most directly influenced by these individuals?
Protestant Reformation
Reconquista
Glorious Revolution
Trans-Atlantic slave trade
31
Which individual’s work had the great impact on the spread of Martin Luther’s ideas?
Niccolo Machiavelli
Galileo Galilei
Johannes Gutenberg
William Shakespeare
32
An important effect of the Protestant Reformation in Europe was that it strengthened the
power of monarchies
unity of Europe
power of the pope
belief in polytheism
33
In this passage, Martin Luther presents his
plan for economic change in Central Europe
objections to using only metals as the basis for money
objections to practices of the Catholic Church
justification for the dethroning of an absolute monarch
34
In western Europe, a long-term effect of the invention of Gutenberg's printing press was the
feudal system declined
monarchies were restored to absolute power
development of new ideas was discouraged
literacy rate increased
35
These events occurred during the
Neolithic Revolution
Protestant Reformation
Crusades
Glorious Revolution
36
Which factor best characterizes the art of both ancient Greece and the Renaissance?
Focus on biblical themes
Influence of the West African tradition
Dominance of landscape paintings
Emphasis on the human form
37
Which change to Christian church practice was suggested by Martin Luther?
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
Increasing the sale of indulgences
38
Why did Italian cities become commercial & cultural centers during the 13^th & 14^th centuries?
System of social equality
Unified central government
Geographic location
Isolationist economic policies
39
Which philosophy is associated with a shift away from religious toward secular subjects?
Communism
Scholasticism
Humanism
Absolutism
40
What was one cause of the Protestant Reformation
Passage of the Act of Supremacy in England
Call for the Council of Trent by Pope Paul III
Revolt by the Moors in Spain
Corruption among high officials of the Catholic Church
41
This statement reflects a controversy over the proper
Means of salvation
Roles of women
Forms of prayers
Types of education
42
Which statement about the Protestant Reformation is an opinion rather than a fact?
Membership in the Catholic Church declined in N Europe
Religious unity was disrupted by the newly religious sects
German princes revolted against the Holy Roman Emperor
Henry VIII led a stronger movement than Martin Luther
43
Which time period is mostly closely associated with these characteristics?
Scientific Revolution
Early Middle Ages
Hellenistic Golden Age
European Renaissance
44
A reason the Renaissance began in the Italian city-states was that they
Prevented guilds from functioning
Were unified by Garibaldi
Rejected the power of the papacy
Had wealth gained from trade with Constantinople
45
A direct impact of the printing press had on 16^th-century Europe was that it encouraged the
development of industrialization
establishment of democracy
spread of ideas
beginnings of communism
46
The Renaissance in Western Europe is best described as a period marked by
an advance of Muslim culture
unquestioned reliance on the teachings of Aristotle
Christian unity throughout the region
great intellectual and artistic creativity
47
Who is the most likely author of this statement?
John Locke
Adam Smith
Socrates
Martin Luther
48
Which speaker most closely reflects the ideas of Martin Luther?
B
D
A
C
49
Which term is a Renaissance movement characterized with renewed interest in classical culture?
Humanism
Monasticism
Nationalism
Multiculturalism
50
Which action led most directly to divisions in Christianity in western Europe?
German cities establishing the Hanseatic League
Martin Luther posting the Ninety-five Theses
Pope Urban II calling for the Crusades
King John signing the Magna Carta
51
Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII all played a key role in the
End of religious unity in Europe
Establishment of parliamentary democracy in Britain
Fall of the Ottoman empire
Attempts made to reclaim the Holy Land
52
One impact Gutenberg’s printing press had on western Europe was
The unification of the Holy Roman Empire
A decrease in the number of universities
A decline in literacy
The spread of Martin Luther’s ideas
53
In Spain, an effect of the Inquisition during the 16th century was to
reintroduce Moorish culture to the Iberian Peninsula
encourage the development of the Industrial Revolution
implement the ideas of the Renaissance in major cities
prevent the introduction of Protestant religions
54
The influence of Greek and Roman culture on some Renaissance art is reflected in
A realistic portrayal of the human body
Challenges made to ancient religious ideals
Competition between northern & southern European artists
The impact of William Shakespeare’s writing
55
One similarity between Martin Luther and Henry VIII is that they
challenged the teachings of the Catholic Church
argued against the establishment of a theocratic state
protested against the ideas of the Enlightenment
died during the Reign of Terror
56
These events occurred during the reign of
Charlemagne
Elizabeth I
Suleiman the Magnificent
Peter the Great
57
Which statement best expresses an idea held by many Renaissance humanist philosophers?
Scholars should study of life after death
People should study worldly subjects & sacred matters
Governments should establish overseas empires
Individuals should withdraw from the world & study religion
58
These states describes ideas and events that
Ended the Glorious Revolution
Expanded the importance of the Orthodox Church
Brought religious unity in Europe
Shaped the Reformation and the Counter Reformation
59
What was one ideal of Renaissance humanism?
Training as a knight and practicing chivalry
Investigating areas of interest & fulfilling one’s potential
Obeying divine right monarchs and the church
Living apart from the world and taking monastic vows
60
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
Catholic Church no longer had any influence in Europe
Manor became the center of economic activity
61
In The Prince, Niccolo Machiavelli was most concerned with
Equality and justice for all
Government regulation of the economy
The use of political power
The expansion of church authority
62
Cervantes’ classic Don Quixote, the rule of Isabella & Ferdinand & the art of El Greco are
associated with the Renaissance in Italy
associated with the Glorious Revolution in England
associated with the Hanseatic League in Germany
associated with the Golden Age of Spain
63
The ideas presented in this passage led directly to the
Protestant Reformation
Spanish Inquisition
Commercial Revolution
French Revolution
64
What was a consequence of the Protestant Reformation?
Religious differences were peacefully settled
The Holy Roman Empire became a republic
Secular rulers became more powerful
Judaism dominated southern Europe
65
Martin Luther's posting of the 95 theses is considered to be a turning point in history because
the Pope's right to sell indulgences was strengthened
the Roman Catholic Church unified the German states
Luther soon became the leader of Germany
the power of the Catholic Church declined & royal power grew
66
Which factor contributed to the beginning of the Renaissance in Italian cities?
Surplus of porcelain from Japan
Occupation by foreign powers
Access to important trading routes
Interaction with Latin America
67
One major effect of the Protestant Reformation on western Europe was the
Decline in religious unity
Increase in the sale of indulgences by the Catholic Church
Reduction in religious wars
Increased power of the Catholic pope
68
Which historic era was based on the spirit of this statement?
Crusades
Enlightenment
Reformation
Pax Romana
69
Which speaker best supports the idea of predestination taught by John Calvin?
A
D
B
C
70
How were the developments of the Italian Renaissance similar to the China's Tang Dynasty?
Warfare & insurrection led to the devastation of both
The rebirth of art technology & learning was a central theme
The peasants were responsible for the emergence of both eras
Religious reform was a main focus in both regions
71
Which period in European history is most closely associated with these statements?
Industrial Revolution
Hellenistic Period
Renaissance
Early Middle Ages
72
Which period in European history is most directly related to this statement?
Crusades
Protestant Reformation
Scientific Revolution
Age of Exploration
73
These events are most closely associated with the
Protestant Reformation
Puritan Revolution
Age of Reason
Crusades
74
The revival of Greek & Roman culture, Italian city-states & the development of humanism were
aspects of the Protestant Reformation
aspects of the spread of Islam
aspects of the European Renaissance
aspects of the Age of Revolutions
75
One way Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII were similar is that they all were
divine right monarchs
Impressionist painters
Latin American revolutionary leaders
Reformation leaders
76
These events are most closely associated with
John Locke and the Enlightenment
Charles V and absolutism
Karl Marx and scientific socialism
Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation
77
A key feature of European Renaissance culture was
A shift in production from domestic to the factory system
An outlook emphasizing classicism secularism & individualism
A reliance on the Pope & his knights to maintain stability
A way of thinking stressing humility and Christian faith
78
Prior to the Protestant Reformation, the medieval church in western Europe was criticized for
allowing the Bible to be printed & distributed to the people
refusing to sell indulgences to peasants
being too concerned with worldly power and riches
sponsoring explorations to the Middle East
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One way Renaissance writers were influenced by the ancient Greece writers was that they
produced few new scientific ideas
showed little interest in secular affairs
stressed the power of human reason
promoted the religious doctrines of the Catholic Church

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