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Middle School Renaissance and Reformation quiz
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Why is Marco Polo important during the Renaissance?
His invention made it possible to travel long distances.
He wrote a book that made Europeans curious about Asia.
He was a Portuguese trader and worldwide traveler/explorer .
He was a ruler of one of the largest empires in the world.
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What was the Silk Road?
A popular route used by Italians during the Roman Empire.
A trade route between Asia and the Mediterranean Sea.
A road covered with silk between emperor's house and palace.
A highway through Central China used by Chinese emperors.
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Who was Martin Luther?
He organized a group of Catholic priests.
He invented a machine that made books.
He led an expedition across Asia.
He wrote a list of complaints against the Catholic Church.
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Who was Michelangelo?
He helped the Spanish defeat the Muslims.
He was a famous sculptor and artist during the Renaissance.
He was a ruler of the Holy Roman Empire.
He designed a temple used in France
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What ancient civilizations did the people of Italy want to study?
German and French
Greek and Roman
Egyptian and Moroccan
Spanish and English
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What was the Reformation?
It was a reform movement against the Roman Catholic Church.
It was a time of many wars between countries.
A time when the Christians tried to capture the Holy Land.
The Italians reorganized their government.
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What does the word Renaissance mean?
It is a Roman word which refers to the Golden Age of Rome.
It refers to the decline of the Roman Empire.
The period following Europe's Middle Ages meaning "rebirth."
It is the name of a crusade sent out by Spanish royalty.
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Who were Protestants?
People who wanted to protect the old ways of living.
People who created methods of making precious metals.
People who protested against the Roman Catholic Church.
People who protected important people in the Middle Ages.
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What city was famous for trade and banking?
London
Vienna
Florence
Amsterdam
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What happened to the Muslims in 1492?
The Muslims were defeated in the Holy Land.
The Muslims discovered a new continent.
The Muslims conquered Europe.
The Muslims were forced out of Spain.
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Who was John Calvin?
He taught people to live a good life and obey God's laws.
He protected Muslims and Jews who were persecuted.
He discovered the earth rotates around the sun.
He was the most important pope during the Middle Ages.
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Who translated the Bible into German?
Henry VIII
Leonardo da Vinci
Martin Luther
William Shakespeare
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Why was Italy important in the 1300s?
It was the center of trade.
It became the home of the Spanish Empire
The Muslims invaded Italy and ruled it for 200 years.
The Romans created a new empire from the remains of the old.
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Who was Johann Gutenberg?
He invented equipment used in constructing a building.
He invented a new type of weapon used in European wars.
He invented a new type of sailing ship.
He invented a printing press with movable type.
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What was the Catholic Reformation?
It marked the end of the Crusades.
It was an effort to stop the spread of Protestantism.
It was a time of peace within Europe.
It was the beginning of new churches in England.
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Why is Henry VIII important in English history?
He allowed people to practice any religion.
He was recognized for his devotion to the Catholic Church.
He conquered France.
He started the reformation in England.
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Who was William Shakespeare?
He was an artist who painted portraits of famous people.
He was an English writer known for his poems and plays.
He was a king of France.
He was an important leader in the Christian Church.
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How did some churches raise money?
They raised taxes on church lands.
The sold indulgences.
They asked people to donate money.
They sold famous works of art.
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What was the Spanish Inquisition?
Spanish were looking for Muslims & Jews holding old beliefs.
Spanish were looking for new rulers.
Spanish were in charge of the Christian Church.
War between Spain and France.
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What was the Thirty Years War?
a war between the French and Spanish
a war between Protestant churches
a war between the Muslims and Jews
a war between the Catholics and Protestants
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What killed millions of people during the Middle Ages?
Small Pox
Influenza
Chicken Pox
Black Death
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Who was Leonardo da Vinci?
He hunted for heretics.
He was a famous artist and inventor.
He was a famous leader in the French army.
He was a leader in the Reformation.
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What was the Council of Trent?
royalty who met to discuss peace between their countries
Protestants who met with Catholic leaders to merge churches
merchants who met to discuss creating better trade routes
Catholic leaders met to discuss and reform Church teachings
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What were the Jesuits?
a religious order created to serve the pope and the church
a group who were trying to start a new church
a group of clergymen who ran a monastery
a religious group trying to establish peace in Europe
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According to Catholics, after a person died, where did people go to make up for their sins?
heaven
purgatory
nirvana
after life
