What was a major effect of the Council of Trent or the Catholic Church’s response to the Protestant Reformation?

The Church's interpretation of the Bible was final.

Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?

Italy was the center of trade after the Crusades, which led to new ideas.

What was an important effect of the invention of the printing press?

It increased literacy by spreading ideas in the vernacular.

Calvinists or followers of John Calvin believed in the concept of predestination. What is predestination?

Individuals are powerless over their fate as it is decided before birth.

One problem early Protestants had with the Catholic Church was the fact that:

The Church and Pope's commands superseded the teachings of the Bible.

What was the long-term effect or impact of the Italian Renaissance?

It marked the birth of the modern world and continues to inspire others

What were “indulgences?”

The practice of paying money to have your sins forgiven

What is a fundamental difference between Catholics and Protestants?

Catholics believe that the Pope is the ultimate authority in Christianity.

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1
What was a major effect of the Council of Trent or the Catholic Church’s response to the Protestant Reformation?
Protestants would be accepted back into the Church without penalty.
Christians needed only faith to achieve salvation.
The Bible was the ultimate authority of Christianity and not the Pope.
The Church's interpretation of the Bible was final.
2
Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?
The Renaissance did not begin in Italy but in Northern Europe
The Roman Empire still existed in Italy and many texts were brought back
The Catholic Church was centered in Italy and led the Renaissance
Italy was the center of trade after the Crusades, which led to new ideas.
3
Many artists were discovered and supported by wealthy families during the Renaissance called:
Entrepeneurs
Innovators
Patrons
Sponsors
4
Which famous Protestant Reformation leader spoke out against the Catholic Church’s practice of indulgences?
William Shakespeare
Sir Thomas More
Martin Luther
Johan Tetzel
5
“The ends justifies the means” and “It is better to be feared than loved” were ideas about power most supported by:
Dante
Erasmus
Petrarch
Machiavelli
6
The Catholic Church began to lose influence towards the end of the Middle Ages because:
all of the above
the Crusades ended in a failure for the Christians.
the Church became more focused on wealth and selling indulgences.
scientific advances contradicted the teachings of the Church.
7
What was an important effect of the invention of the printing press?
It led to a renewed study of Latin and Greek.
It led to the development of public libraries.
It increased literacy by spreading ideas in the vernacular.
Gutenberg used his wealth from the invention to support artists.
8
Calvinists or followers of John Calvin believed in the concept of predestination. What is predestination?
Every individual has the power over their fate in the afterlife (free will)
To arrive at a destination or conclusion prematurely
Individuals are powerless over their fate as it is decided before birth.
Good works alone could save one’s soul in the afterlife
9
Who declared himself the head of the Church of England after not being granted a divorce in the Catholic Church?
Martin Luther
John Calvin
John Knox
Henry VIII
10
One problem early Protestants had with the Catholic Church was the fact that:
The Church did not conduct baptisms or other sacraments.
The Church did not tax merchants or traders.
The Church believed that faith alone would lead to salvation.
The Church and Pope's commands superseded the teachings of the Bible.
11
What was the long-term effect or impact of the Italian Renaissance?
It paved the way for the Protestant Reformation
It spread to Northern Europe
It marked the birth of the modern world and continues to inspire others
It led to new art, literature, and ways of thinking
12
What were “indulgences?”
Addictions to pleasure and self-gratification
The practice of paying money to have your sins forgiven
The Pope’s promise that all Catholics would go to heaven
A church tax that all worshippers were required to pay
13
What is a fundamental difference between Catholics and Protestants?
Protestants believe that good works lead to salvation alone and not faith.
Catholics believe that the Bible is the ultimate authority in Christianity.
Protestants believe in the idea of purgatory while Catholics do not.
Catholics believe that the Pope is the ultimate authority in Christianity.
14
Which event occurred in response to growing resentment towards the Catholic Church?
The Northern Renaissance
The Protestant Reformation
The Italian Renaissance
The Counter Reformation
15
Which document compiled by Martin Luther criticized the practices of the Catholic Church?
The Histories
The 95 Theses
The Ten Commandments
The Rights of the Church
16
The Catholic Church's response to the Protestant Reformation was called the:
Edict of Worms
Inquisition (Reconquista)
Second Saga of the Crusades
Counter Reformation
17
The emphasis on the individual refers to what new concept that developed during the Renaissance?
Realism
Naturalism
Humanism
Secularism
18
Which famous Renaissance artist was considered the “Ultimate Renaissance Man” and painted the Mona Lisa:
Donatello
Michelangelo
Raphael
Leonardo da Vinci
19
Thinking about ideas outside of religion refers to the concept of:
Humanism
Realism
Secularism
Naturalism
20
The term “Renaissance” refers to a(n):
Religious awakening
Political change
Escape from hard times
Rebirth or revival

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