What did Erasmus do that frustrated the Catholic Church?

He criticized the church's lack of spirituality

Why was Sir Thomas More executed by King Henry VIII?

He did not support Henry VIII and his decision for a divorce

What was Sir Thomas More's book Utopia about?

He described an ideal society with no private property

What was his book The Praise of Folly about?

Ridiculed ignorance, superstition, and vice among Christians

Why was this invention so significant?

Books printed with movable metal type were cheaper

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Renaissance 2

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Test your knowledge on the Renaissance period and the Reformation movement with questions about famous artists, inventors, and influential figures of the time.

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1
What prevented the Renaissance from moving north sooner?
The Great Schism
The Crusades
Black Death
The Reformation
2
What did Erasmus do that frustrated the Catholic Church?
He criticized the church's lack of spirituality
He wrote a book on theology
He supported the church's decisions
He became a cardinal
3
What was Raphael known for?
Painter
Sculptor
Architect
Engineer
4
Why was Sir Thomas More executed by King Henry VIII?
He was a rival for the throne
He was involved in treason
He opposed the church
He did not support Henry VIII and his decision for a divorce
5
What was the German Albrecht Durer known for?
Printmaker
Mathematician
Painter
Engraver
6
What was Sir Thomas More's book Utopia about?
He described an ideal society with no private property
It was a political manifesto
It was a historical account
It discussed the importance of religion
7
What is the famous painting Da Vinci is known for?
Vitruvian Man
The School of Athens
The Last Supper
Mona Lisa
8
What did Da Vinci work on, scientifically?
Flying machine
Astronomy
Electricity
Chemistry
9
What was his book The Praise of Folly about?
Discussed the importance of faith
Criticized the government
Ridiculed ignorance, superstition, and vice among Christians
Promoted education and knowledge
10
What did Johannes Gutenberg invent?
Telegraph
Typewriter
Photocopier
Printing press
11
Why was this invention so significant?
It allowed for more illustrations
Books printed with movable metal type were cheaper
It made reading more difficult
It was the first book ever printed
12
What is Michelangelo known as?
Painter
Architect
Engineer
Sculptor
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What was Da Vinci known for?
Sculptor
Architect
Musician
Painter

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