All of these were reasons why Italy was the birthplace of the Renaissance except...

Only place not hit by the plague

How did Italy’s location help it become the birthplace of the Renaissance?

Italy had access to trade and was becoming increasingly secular

One major influence that the Renaissance had on the Protestant Reformation was that the philosophers of the Renaissance

Encouraged a questioning attitude

Which of the following was a major result of the Reformation?

New Christian denominations emerged

Which idea about leadership would Niccolo Machiavelli most likely support?

Leaders should do whatever is necessary to achieve their goals

Marco Polo was an Italian merchant who is credited with helping to open up China to trade. He often gets credit because

He was the first to write a book about his travels.

Martin Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences. What was that practice?

Church sold pardons to release people's sins & allow to achieve salvation

In Europe, a major characteristic of humanism was

An appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement

Martin Luther preached all of the following except

Hard work is needed to get into heaven

For what are the Medici family famous?

For being rulers and supporters of the arts

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

Art and literature became much more secular

The intellectual and cultural movement known as humanism arose from the study of

Classical Greek and Roman culture

Martin Luther’s 95 Theses were a call for

Reforms within the Roman Catholic Church

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1
All of these were reasons why Italy was the birthplace of the Renaissance except...
Classical heritage of Greece and Rome
Wealthy merchant class
Only place not hit by the plague
Thriving cities
2
How did Italy’s location help it become the birthplace of the Renaissance?
The bubonic plague had not reached the southern tip of Europe yet
Italy had access to trade and was becoming increasingly secular
Ideas could be spread easily by means of Italy’s navy
Italy was protected from the rest of Europe by the Alps
3
One major influence that the Renaissance had on the Protestant Reformation was that the philosophers of the Renaissance
Supported democratic forms of government
Encouraged a questioning attitude
Denied the existence of God
Stressed the importance of life after death
4
Which of the following was a major result of the Reformation?
The Crusades were organized
Religious teachings were no longer allowed in the universities
New Christian denominations emerged
The power of the pope was strengthened
5
The term 'Renaissance' means what?
Rebirth
Resettlement
Re-invent
Rediscovered
6
Which idea about leadership would Niccolo Machiavelli most likely support?
Leaders should listen to the desires of the people
Leaders should fight against discrimination and intolerance
Elected leaders should be fair and good
Leaders should do whatever is necessary to achieve their goals
7
What ancient enemy of China set up the Yuan Dynasty that ruled before the Ming`s took over?
The Persians
The Japanese
The Mongols
The English
8
One of the legacies of the Mongol Empire was
Helping to spread culture as they conquered and interacted with many groups
Their interactions with people from Asia, Europe, and Africa
The massive size of the Empire-from one end of Asia ot the other
All of the above
9
Which are criticisms of the Middle Age and Renaissance Catholic Church?
The rich life styles of the Church officials
The selling of Indulgences
All of above
Many of the Church’s teachings did not conform with the Bible
10
Marco Polo was an Italian merchant who is credited with helping to open up China to trade. He often gets credit because
He was the first to write a book about his travels.
He was ruler of Venice, Italy had books rewritten to glorify himself
He was well loved by the Mongols.
He was well loved by the Italians.
11
A direct impact that the printing press had on 16th-century Europe was that it encouraged the
beginnings of communism
development of industrialization
establishment of democracy
spread of ideas
12
Martin Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences. What was that practice?
Indulgences allowed priests to marry and have children
Indulgences allowed priests to marry and have children
Church sold pardons to release people's sins & allow to achieve salvation
Clergy members were able to buy their way into a higher church office
13
What type of blue and white art was the Ming Dynasty famous for?
Painting
Calligraphy
Porcelain
Silk
14
In Europe, a major characteristic of humanism was
A belief in the supremacy of the state in relation to individual rights
An emphasis on social control and obedience to national rulers
An appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement
A rejection of ancient civilizations and their cultures
15
2 of the leading resources that helped make many African kingdoms wealthy and powerful were
Gold and salt
Porcelain and gold
Gold and gunpowder
Salt and Silk
16
Martin Luther preached all of the following except
All people of faith are equal
Salvation by faith alone
Hard work is needed to get into heaven
Church teachings should be based on the Bible only
17
The Protestant Reformation was...
A move for religious reform
A move for political reform
A move for social reform
A move for educational reform
18
The African ruler of Mali who is credited with being the richest man ever is
Hailie Selaissie
Nelson Mandela
King Tut
Mansa Musa
19
____traders from Asia and _____missionaries from Europe were responsible for helping to spread ideas
Jesuit; Muslim
Jesuit; Christian
Christian; Muslim
Muslim; Jesuit
20
For what are the Medici family famous?
For being writers
For being rulers and supporters of the arts
For being religious reformers
For being artists
21
The Printing Press changed society by
Making more information available and inexpensive.
Making books more available which increased learning and literacy.
Making the law clear so people could understand their rights.
All of the above
22
The technique known as perspective is most useful in the creation of
two dimensional art
sculpture
Drama
the sonnet
23
The period of European history known as the Renaissance roughly covers the time from
1300 to 1600
1400 to 1700
1100 to 1400
1200 to 1500
24
What was the Renaissance a rebirth of?
Christian devotion
Good health after the plague
Chivalry and Medieval Tournaments
Art and learning
25
The Term Secular means...
Non-religious
Political
Religious
Second
26
The Great Wall of China was built during the Yuan dynasty to keep who out?
Europeans
Africans
Americans
Mongols
27
Which statement best describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?
The social structure of daily life became very rigid
Humanism decreased in importance
Art and literature became much more secular
The political structure was similar to that of the Romans
28
The intellectual and cultural movement known as humanism arose from the study of
Classical Greek and Roman culture
Original Christian writings
The contribution of the ancient Tang and Song dynasties
Medieval scholars
29
Who was the great Chinese explorer that established relations with many other world nations including India and Africa?
Kublai Khan
Hongwu
Marco Polo
Zheng He
30
To become an important patron, one might need to be
religious
Wealthy
intellectual
creative
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Martin Luther’s 95 Theses were a call for
Reforms within the Roman Catholic Church
Religious revolt against the German princes
Crusades to spread Christianity
Greater authority from the Pope

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