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1
Feudalism grew weaker when
the power of the Church increased.
trade and industry grew.
the Protestant Reformation began.
national monarchies lost power.
2
How does the map help explain why the Renaissance began in Italy?
Italy attracted scholars and religious pilgrims from Northern Europe.
Major trade routes went through Italy.
Political unity made Italy a center of scholarship.
Italy was not divided into separate feudal states.
3
Which of the following statements about salvation represents a belief of John Calvin but not of Martin Luther?
Following the seven sacraments can lead to salvation.
God predetermines who will be saved.
Salvation is determined by faith alone.
A person can achieve salvation by performing good works.
4
What was the chief goal of the Jesuits during the Counter-Reformation?
to reform the Catholic Church
to create a new Church
to start the Inquisition
to defend past actions of the Catholic Church
5
the theory of gravity, which helps explain the movement of the planets, was developed by the scientist
Copernicus.
Kepler.
Newton
Galileo
6
The astronomer Copernicus challenged traditional beliefs by suggesting that
the moon revolves around the Earth.
gravity controls the motion of the planets
the heliocentric theory was wrong.
the Earth moves around the sun
7
What idea that emerged as a result of the Protestant Reformation is also reflected in modern democratic governments
humanism
censorship
self-government
religious tolerance
8
Francis Bacon’s contribution to the development of the scientific method was
rediscovering the writings of ancient astronomers.
drawing hypotheses based on mechanical laws.
using specific facts to make general rules.
inventing new tools to make discoveries
9
What ways did Leonardo da Vinci’s paintings reflect the new concerns &techniques of Renaissance art? Choose the TWO
use of linear perspective
use of bright colors
focus on religious themes
realistic depiction of human figures
10
Why is William Tyndale an important figure in Reformation history?
His translation allowed people to read the Bible in English.
He first developed the concept of predestination.
He encouraged Martin Luther to post the 95 Theses.
His writings on the “City of God” influenced John Calvin.
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Which statements describe the importance of a work such as this? Choose the TWO correct answers.
It was created to please a wealthy patron of the arts.
It is an example of engraving as a new artistic technique.
It shows the influence of the Italian Renaissance on Northern European art.
It focuses on classical themes and ancient mythology.
12
Look at the table about the Renaissance. Which effect replaces the question mark in the table?
The Church encourages new learnings.
Literacy increases among ordinary people.
The use of Latin in literature increases
The first European universities are founded.
13
How did growing secularism influence European writers during the Renaissance?
They based their scientific ideas on the teachings of the Church.
They began to translate the Bible into the vernacular.
They translated Greek and Arabic writings into Latin.
They wrote more books about non-religious subjects.
14
One of the Catholic Church’s goals in holding the Council of Trent was to
halt the growing power of the Jesuits.
proclaim that faith alone was needed to win salvation.
increase the number of Catholic priests.
stop the spread of Protestant ideas
15
One reason why Italy became the birthplace of the Renaissance was that
Roman artistic traditions had never died out in Italy.
feudalism was not as firmly established in Italy as in other countries.
there were more universities in Italy than in any other country.
Italy was united under a single powerful monarch.
16
How did the Peace of Augsburg change Germany?
It turned Germany into a group of states that followed different religions.
It changed Germany into a completely Protestant country.
It banned Lutheranism and other Protestant sects from Germany.
It led to a religious war between the Holy Roman emperor and the pope
17
Which of the following best describes a typical Renaissance painting?
Proportions are exaggerated for symbolic effect.
Human figures are emphasized by being placed against a flat background.
People and backgrounds are painted in a way that mimics real life.
Human faces are presented in an idealized, spiritual manner.