The Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation were similar in that both were

stimulated by a spirit of inquiry

Which statement describes a direct effect of Humanism in England?

a decrease in the power of the Roman Catholic Church

How did Renaissance English society most drastically differ from Middle Ages English society?

the emphasis on individual worth increased

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

creativity in the arts was encouraged

In Europe,a major characteristic of humanism was

appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement

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The Renaissance Intro

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Historical Context of Renaissance Literature

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1
Which of these DID NOT help encourage the Protestant Reformation?
Martin Luther
Humanism
Shakespeare's plays
Henry VIII's religion
2
The Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation were similar in that both were
supported by the working class
encouraged byt he successes of the French Revolution
stimulated by a spirit of inquiry
limited to Italy, France, and Germany
3
The Renaissance all of the following except
increased creativity in the arts
a renewed focus on Greek and Roman classics
scientific inquiry
stricter Roman Catholic laws
4
Which statement describes a direct effect of Humanism in England?
the feudal system was developed to provide stability
movements among the minority groups in the region declines
a decrease in the power of the Roman Catholic Church
art began to reflect increased emphasis on religious themes
5
The Renaissance was a strictly literary movement.
True
False
6
The most significant and influential monarch of the Renaissance was
King James I
Queen Elizabeth
King Henry VII
Queen Mary
7
Which ruler went through many spouses in order to gain a son as an heir?
King James I
Queen Elizabeth
King Henry VIII
Queen Mary
8
Whose printing press technology made its way from Germany, spurring on the English Renaissance?
Karl Marx
Johannes Gutenberg
Martin Luther
Edmund Spenser
9
How did Renaissance English society most drastically differ from Middle Ages English society?
the emphasis on individual worth increased
economic activity declined
art no longer contained religious themes
the Church no longer mattered
10
Poems that idealized the simple country life were called
pastorals
soliloquys
sonnets
dramas
11
Which statement best describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?
humanism decreased in importance
political structure was similar to that of Ottoman Empire
the social structure became very rigid
creativity in the arts was encouraged
12
Which of these is NOT a trait of humanism?
individual thought
medieval traditions
scientific inquiry
artistic creativity
13
In Europe,a major characteristic of humanism was
emphasis on social control and obedience to national rulers
appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement
belief in supremacy of the state over individual rights
a rejection of ancient civilizations and their cultures
14
Where did the Renaissance originate?
Rome
Germany
England
Italy

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