The Protestant Reformation represents a turning point in European history because it

Ended religious unity in Western Europe

Martin Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses were a call for:

Reforms within the Roman Catholic Church

During the Renaissance, which development contributed most to the Protestant Reformation?

Questioning of traditional authority

One factor that enabled the Renaissance to flourish in Northern Italy was that the region had:

A wealthy class that invested in the arts

Where did Italian city-states get the wealth needed to lead in the pursuit of Renaissance arts

their participation in trade between Europe and the East

During the Renaissance, art and literature had more secular themes, or an emphasis on

non-religious, or worldy themes

The purpose of the Council of Trent was to

Direct how the Catholic Church would reform

A person who writes in the vernacular is one who:

writes in a local dialect rather than Latin

What is meant by Niccolo Machiavelli’s belief that “the end justifies the means”?

Leaders may use any method to achieve what is best

A major characteristic of European art during the Renaissance was the

life like portrayal of people and their environment

European society during the Renaissance differed from the Middle Ages.During the Renaissance …

The emphasis on individual worth increased

In the scientific method, a hypothesis is a

possible explanation to be tested.

Which was a result of the Protestant Reformation in Europe?

The power of the Catholic Church in Europe was weakened

The Heliocentric Theory states

The Sun is the center of the Universe

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:

An appreciation for the basic worth & individual achievement

Leonardo da Vinci can be explained as a “renaissance man” because:

he made accomplishments in many scholarly pursuits

In Western Europe, an immediate effect of the Reformation was a:

Decline in religious unity & the power ofthe Catholic Church

European society during the Renaissance was different than society during the Middle Ages in

The emphasis on individual worth increased

Henry VIII created the Anglican Church, or Church of England because

He wanted a divorce and the church said "No"

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1
The Protestant Reformation represents a turning point in European history because it
Allowed religious reformers to escape persecution
Standardized all religious writings
Forced most of Europe’s monarchs to become Protestants
Ended religious unity in Western Europe
2
Which scientist developed Laws of Motion and was persecuted by Catholic Church for his theories
Galileo
Bacon
Newton
Copernicus
3
Martin Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses were a call for:
Religious revolt against the German princes
Crusades to spread Christianity
Reforms within the Roman Catholic Church
Greater papal authority
4
One way in which the Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Protestant sects are similar is that all
were once the official religion of the Byzantine Empire
a branch of Christianity
accept the supreme authority of the Pope
reject the Old Testament as part of the Bible
5
During the Renaissance, which development contributed most to the Protestant Reformation?
Advances in Mathematics and Science
Attention to realism and detail
Questioning of traditional authority
Interest in Ancient Greece and Rome
6
One factor that enabled the Renaissance to flourish in Northern Italy was that the region had:
A socialist form of government
A wealthy class that invested in the arts
Limited contact with the Byzantine Empire
A shrinking middle class
7
Where did Italian city-states get the wealth needed to lead in the pursuit of Renaissance arts
Gold and silver brought back to Italy by Italian explorers
their participation in trade between Europe and the East
the location of the Vatican in Italy
All of the riches were in the hands of a king and his court
8
Unlike Francis Bacon, René Descartes believed that the best road to understanding was through
Observation
hypothesis testing
human reasoning
experimentation
9
During the Renaissance, art and literature had more secular themes, or an emphasis on
vernacular
Protestant themes
non-religious, or worldy themes
religious themes
10
The purpose of the Council of Trent was to
Fight Protestantism by rooting out heresy
Spread the Catholic faith to distant lands
Translate the Bible into the vernacular
Direct how the Catholic Church would reform
11
A person who writes in the vernacular is one who:
uses only natural light
relies on realism
writes in a local dialect rather than Latin
uses a verse form of writing
12
According to Martin Luther, what did a person have to do to get into Heaven?
Faith and Good Deeds
Have all 7 Sacraments
Faith Alone
Buy Indulgences
13
What is meant by Niccolo Machiavelli’s belief that “the end justifies the means”?
Leaders must act for the common good
Leaders should fight against discrimination and intolerance
Leaders should listen to the desires of their people
Leaders may use any method to achieve what is best
14
A major characteristic of European art during the Renaissance was the
life like portrayal of people and their environment
reproduction of prehistoric buildings
introduction of Gothic architecture
use of abstract designs
15
European society during the Renaissance differed from the Middle Ages.During the Renaissance …
The emphasis on individual worth increased
Economic activity declines
Art no longer contained religious themes
The Church was no longer influential
16
In what country did the Renaissance begin?
Italy
Spain
China
England
17
Sir Isaac Newton, Galileo Galilei, and Johannes Kepler are all directly associated with the
English Revolution
Industrial Revolution
Agricultural Revolution
Scientific Revolution
18
In the scientific method, a hypothesis is a
possible explanation to be tested.
conclusion that should not be questioned.
truth that leads to understanding.
truth known at the start of an inquiry.
19
Which was a result of the Protestant Reformation in Europe?
The power of the Catholic Church in Europe was weakened
The Catholic Church accepted the power of new Protestants
Spain became a predominantly Protestant nation
Catholic leaders refused to make changes in church policy
20
The Heliocentric Theory states
The Earth is the center of the Universe
The Sun is the center of the Universe
The planets are in an elliptical orbit
The Sun is the furthest star in the sky
21
Which statement best describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?
The social structure became very rigid
Creativity in the arts was encouraged
Political structure was similar to that of the Roman Empire
Humanism decreased in importance
22
In Europe, a major characteristic of humanism was:
An appreciation for the basic worth & individual achievement
An emphasis on social order and obedience tonational rulers
A belief that the government is more important than people
A rejection of ancient civilizations and theircultures
23
Which of the following was NOT an element of the Catholic Church's Counter-Reformation?
Diet of Worms
Index of Forbidden Books
Council of Trent
Society of the Jesuits
24
Leonardo da Vinci can be explained as a “renaissance man” because:
he made accomplishments in many scholarly pursuits
he admired classical scholars
he painted the Sistine chapel
he used religion to help explain mysteries of the world
25
Which of the following was an effect of the invention of the printing press?
The spread of new ideas
The beginning of Reformation
Decreased funding for the arts
Increased competition with China
26
In Western Europe, an immediate effect of the Reformation was a:
Renewed domination of the Catholic Church over German states
Decline in religious unity & the power ofthe Catholic Church
Decrease in educational opportunities for themiddle class
Greater tolerance of religions other than Christianity
27
European society during the Renaissance was different than society during the Middle Ages in
The emphasis on individual worth increased
The Church was no longer influential
Art no longer contained religious themes
Economic activity declined
28
Which Reformer introduced the idea of PREDESTINATION?
John Calvin
Martin Luther
Henry VIII
Elizabeth I
29
In western Europe, a long-term effect of the invention of Gutenberg’s printing press was that
literacy rate increased
monarchies were restored to absolute power
development of new ideas was discouraged
feudal system declines
30
Henry VIII created the Anglican Church, or Church of England because
He wanted his brother to be the pope
He opposed the sale of indulgences
He was excommunicated by the Catholic Church
He wanted a divorce and the church said "No"
31
Which scientist developed laws of Universal Gravity?
Copernicus
Galileo
Bacon
Newton

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