Unit 8 Review

Question 1

Which period is characterized by a renewed curiosity in the arts, sciences, and in philosophy?

Accepted Answer

The Renaissance

Question 2

What was the Counter Reformation?

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a Catholic reform effort after the Protestant Reformation

Question 3

The spread of ideas during the Renaissance was MOST affected by

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the invention of the printing press

Question 4

Using the timeline it can be deduced that the Renaissance was a period of

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discovery and creation

Question 5

Historians believe that Florence, Italy, was the birth place of the Renaissance because

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Florence was a wealthy center of trade

Question 6

The selling of indulgences is a major cause of the

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Protestant Reformation

Question 7

Which Renaissance artist is responsible for this painting?

Accepted Answer

da Vinci

Question 8

The Council of Trent addressed the issues raised by Luther and other Protestant reformers by

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encouraging new religious orders, such as the Jesuits

Question 9

What did Gutenberg invent that led to the spread of ideas including the Reformation?

Accepted Answer

Printing Press

Question 10

Which Renaissance artist is responsible for this sculpture?

Accepted Answer

Michelangelo

Question 11

Humanism is associated with the Renaissance because humanists

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were inspired by new interest in Greek and Roman culture

Question 12

The teachings of Martin Luther sparked the

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Protestant Reformation

Question 13

Using the timeline it can be deduced that the Renaissance was a period of

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Discovery and creation

Question 14

Patrons of the arts during the Italian Renaissance opted for

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paintings and sculptures.

Question 15

Johann Gutenberg contributed to the spread of information by improving

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the process of movable type.

Question 16

John Calvin is BEST known for

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his contributions to the Protestant Reformation

Question 17

The popularity of The Prince and Romeo and Juliet are due in large part to

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the innovation of the printing press.

Question 18

Which was a result of the Protestant Reformation in Europe?

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the power of the Catholic Church in Europe was weakened

Question 19

Which Renaissance artist is responsible for this painting?

Accepted Answer

da Vinci

Question 20

What does vernacular languages mean?

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native languages

Question 21

Which Renaissance artist is responsible for this painting?

Accepted Answer

Michelangelo

Question 22

The Renaissance philosophy that emphasize the dignity and worth of the individual is known as

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humanism

Question 23

During the Renaissance, a strong belief in humanism emerged. Humanism means

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the individual is important and achievements are celebrated

Question 24

The rise of Florence as one of the leading cities in Europe can be attributed to its

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economic growth and political stability

Question 25

What was the name of the religious movement that was critical of the Catholic Church?

Accepted Answer

The Protestant Reformation

Question 26

What was the name of the book that said leaders were safer to be feared than loved?

Accepted Answer

The Prince

Question 27

Which term describes new ideas in sciences leading to a rejection of superstitions and beliefs?

Accepted Answer

The Scientific Revolution

Question 28

Which BEST describes a scientific achievement for which Leonardo da Vinci is famous?

Accepted Answer

Sketches of parachutes and gliders

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