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The Renaissance and Reformation
The Renaissance and Reformation
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1
One factor that helped the Renaissance "grow" was ________.
Growth of Italian city-states
Travel and Commerce with Islam Empires
Humanism
All the above
2
What type of government existed in Florence during the Renaissance?
the capital of Italy and had a large democracy.
A city-state ruled by the wealthy Medici family
A small Italian town ruled by the king of Italy in Rome
completely under the control of the Catholic Church
3
What was the main reason for Henry VIII's split with the Catholic Church?
his desire for better forms of worship
His love for his protestant wife
He believed that people were predestined to go to heaven or hell
Desire for a male heir, but needed a divorce
4
Which of these would complete the diagram?
the Italian university system
the Gutenberg printing press
the Book of Common Prayer
the Petrarchan style sonnet
5
In what area did the Renaissance begin because of it's wealthy city-states, trade, and ruins?
England
Germany
Italy
France
6
How is the Renaissance painting different from the older painting?
It looks more life-like
It is not religious
It only shows children
It has no scenery
7
The Reformation began with the posting of the 95 Theses by which of these people?
John Calvin
Martin Luther
Medici
Leonardo da Vinci
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Which of these is a defining element of the Renaissance?
the rise in power of the church
the return to the Dark Ages
the creation of feudalism
the return to "classical" thought of Rome and Greece
9
Focus on individual achievements and abilities would be what philosophy?
humanism
romanticism
classicism
protestiantism
10
The 95 Theses challenged the authority of
universities and scholars
landowners of the Germanic states
the pope and the Catholic Church
German princes and magistrates
11
Luther posting the
Ninety-Five Theses
is traditionally considered the beginning of the
Renaissance
Scientific Revolution
Reformation
Counter-Reformation
12
Unlike paintings from earlier times, Renaissance artists
focused only on religious topics
used light, shadow, and perspective to make realistic art
worked only with granite rocks
refused to accept payments from wealthy patrons
13
One of the art techniques during the renaissance was the use of ________ ?
abstractism
perspective
two-dimensional scenes
bland colors
14
Luther believed the Bible should be written in _____.
Latin
Greek
Vernacular
English
15
What was the significance of the humanist movement?
Humanists were inspired by classical Roman and Greek texts
Humanists were very interested in religious studies
Humanists spread the teachings of Eastern philosophers
Humanists felt education was impractical and unnecessary
16
How is the building from the Renaissance similar to the building from ancient Rome?
They both are small and thin
They both have a spire at the top
They both use many different colors
They both have a rounded dome
17
What was Niccolò Machiavelli's main argument in his work
The Prince
?
A ruler should obey the Catholic Church
A ruler should make his subjects as happy as possible.
A ruler should rule by using fear
A ruler should strive to maintain equality and fairness
18
The selling of indulgences was a major cause of the
Renaissance
Scientific Revolution
Protestant Reformation
Dark Ages
19
Why is the phrase "Renaissance Man" used to describe Leonardo da Vinci?
He started a university and taught many famous artists
He was the first person born during the Renaissance
He was an outspoken critic of the new ideas
He had a wide knowledge of many subjects
20
Which of these was a major result of Renaissance influence?
the spice trade
scientific advancement
lack of education
spread of Asian religions
21
The spread of ideas during the Renaissance was MOST affected by
people’s curiosity about the universe
the support of the Catholic Church
the invention of the printing press
Luther’s religious teachings
22
John Calvin believed in the idea of ____________.
justification
indulgences
supplication
predestination
23
The writers of the Renaissance would have focused on...
religious stories
mythological tales
human reason
church doctrine
24
The Reformation spread rapidly throughout Europe in large part because of
the printing press and improvements in literacy
a vast road system criss-crossing Europe
the support of the pope as head of the CatholicChurch
improved hygiene and greater access to doctors for the poor
25
Which was a result of the Protestant Reformation in Europe?
Spain became a Protestant nation
the power of the Catholic Church weakened
the Catholic Church accepted the new Protestant religions
Catholic Church leaders refused to make any changes
26
The Reformation of the 16th century refers to
the overthrow of King Henry VIII
the improvements in living standards for the poor
the Protestants’ separation from the Catholic Church
the reorganization of the legal system in central Europe.
27
Which of these statements reflects an influence of the Renaissance?
increased interest in the arts
increase power of the church
constant warfare
lack of any government
28
What was the Council of Trent a meeting about?
counter-reformation,to look at problems within Catholic church & solutions
Opening up new trade routes
How to stop the spread of the Black Plague
How to create a new government structure based on Feudalism