Why did Dante and other Renaissance writers use the vernacular?

It made their writing more accessible to readers.

What was the impact of the publication of Martin Luther’s “95 Theses”?

attacked the abuses of the sale of indulgences, beginning the Reformation

Why did King Henry VIII call the Reformation Parliament in 1529?

He wanted Parliament to end the pope’s power in England.

What caused many Jews in Spain to resettle in eastern and southern Europe?

They were trying to flee the Inquisition.

How did China change following the voyages of Zheng He?

China closed its borders, fearing barbarian invasions from the north.

Which of these statements best describes a notable change brought about by the Renaissance?

Society began to value individualism

Which of the following motivated fifteenth-century European monarchs to find a sea route to East Asia?

to eliminate the high cost of trading through the Ottoman Empire

While sheltered in Prince Frederick's castle Martin Luther did what to further the Biblical study in his home country

Translated the Bible into German

How did the style of portraits and sculptures illustrate the ideas of the Renaissance?

They used realism to reveal the individual personality of their subjects.

What was the main difference between Calvinism and Lutheranism?

Calvinism taught the doctrine of predestination.

What is the importance of Marco Polo

His writings created great interest in Asia throughout Europe

What act ultimately led to Martin Luther’s excommunication from the Catholic Church?

The publication of the 95 Theses

How did most monarchs in England and France participate in the Northern Renaissance?

by sponsoring writers and artists

Which of the following statements would be made by a humanist?

Education can make every man great.

Why was central or Papal difficult to impose in Germany, allowing the Reformation to begin there?

The country was divided into competing states.

Which of the following is a result of the Council of Trent?

The Catholic Church became more unified

Which of the following ideas was an influence of Greek philosophers on humanism?

challenging ideas and assumptions to help form opinions

Which of the following was NOT a reason the early explorers began to make voyages beyond Europe?

To make friends/alliances with Native Americans

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1
Which European nation was the first to reach India?
England
Spain
Portugal
France
2
Which of the following was a result of the Spanish Encomienda system in the Americas?
The strengthening of indigenous cultures
The exploitation of natives
Religious freedom for the majority of peasants
Political independence for the colonies
3
Why did Dante and other Renaissance writers use the vernacular?
It made their writing more accessible to readers.
It encouraged local leaders to read more books.
It encouraged readers to learn new languages.
It made the church view their writing as a threat.
4
What was the impact of the publication of Martin Luther’s “95 Theses”?
It was largely ignored until decades after Luther’s death
attacked the abuses of the sale of indulgences, beginning the Reformation
It would serve as the central text for Anglicanism
It was immediately seen as a threat by local businesses
5
Why did King Henry VIII call the Reformation Parliament in 1529?
He wanted Parliament to conduct his wedding ceremony to Anne Boleyn.
He wanted Parliament to finalize his divorce to Catherine of Aragon.
He wanted Parliament to make Catholicism the state religion of England
He wanted Parliament to end the pope’s power in England.
6
A place outside of a nations borders that maintains direct ties to the mother nation
Country
Nation
Colony
Settlement
7
What was the focus of Christian Humanism?
Reform society and the church
Expand the Pope's authority
Reform society to better suit the will of the church
Spread Christ message to the Middle East
8
What caused many Jews in Spain to resettle in eastern and southern Europe?
They were trying to flee the Inquisition.
hey were searching for the Promised Land.
They were hoping to stop the Reformation movement.
They were following the teachings of Martin Luther.
9
Which European explorer is responsible for opening the Americas to Europe?
Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand Magellan
Vasco de Gamma
Amerigo Vespucci
10
How did China change following the voyages of Zheng He?
China opened its borders to foreign settlement.
China closed its borders, fearing barbarian invasions from the north.
China expanded by conquering its neighbors.
China invited many foreign countries to establish trading outposts.
11
Which of these statements best describes a notable change brought about by the Renaissance?
Society began to value individualism
Society was now dominated by landed nobility
Society was now focused on warfare and imperial expansion
Society was dominated by the Catholic Church
12
The Church court used to during the 16th century to convict and punish those who opposed the teachings of the Church?
Inquisition
Augsburg Diet
Council of Trent
Edict of Worms
13
Concerns over the Catholic Church valuing their own doctrine over the words of the bible lead to which movement?
The Protestant revolt
The Great Schism
The Renaissance
The Reformation
14
Which of the following motivated fifteenth-century European monarchs to find a sea route to East Asia?
the desire to adopt new religions and traditions
to eliminate the high cost of trading through the Ottoman Empire
to create new markets for European wool and textiles
the desire to learn their native languages
15
While sheltered in Prince Frederick's castle Martin Luther did what to further the Biblical study in his home country
Tutored students in Biblical study
Took a job as a preacher
Translated the Bible into German
Opened a ministry to train new monks
16
By the 1300s which religious group held power over the majority of Eastern Europe
Catholic Church
Baptist Church
Presbyterian church
Protestant Church
17
How did the style of portraits and sculptures illustrate the ideas of the Renaissance?
They emphasized technical aspects to highlight scientific achievement.
They created a magical mood by depicting religious figures hovering.
They used realism to reveal the individual personality of their subjects.
They incorporated religious themes into vague natural scenes.
18
What was the main difference between Calvinism and Lutheranism?
Calvinism taught that salvation could not be earned.
Calvinism taught that the pope had ultimate authority.
Calvinism taught that everyone will be saved.
Calvinism taught the doctrine of predestination.
19
This trade route connected empires throughout the Afro-Eurasian Continent
The Qing Pathway
The Straight of Magellan
The Silk Road
The Colombian Exchange
20
What is the importance of Marco Polo
He sold Ming trade secrets allowing Europeans access to Chinese trade
He developed new boating techniques and greatly improved European trade.
He spread the Christian faith establishing churches throughout Asia
His writings created great interest in Asia throughout Europe
21
Invented in 1436 CE, this technology created increased literacy rate and access to information throughout Europe
Standard paper
Printing press
Ink mixing machine
Typewriter
22
What act ultimately led to Martin Luther’s excommunication from the Catholic Church?
he taught that good works were not necessary for salvation
The publication of the 95 Theses
He encouraged people to study the Bible
He threw the pope’s decree into the flames
23
How did most monarchs in England and France participate in the Northern Renaissance?
by creating their own art
by establishing law schools
by funding humanist universities
by sponsoring writers and artists
24
he Treaty of Tordesillas allowed which country to colonize lands west of the treaty line?
Portugal
France
Spain
Italy
25
A Renaissance intellectual movement in which thinkers focused on human potential and achievements
Social Studies
Psychology
Sociology
Humanism
26
Which of the following statements would be made by a humanist?
Education can make every man great.
Religion holds the key to all life’s questions.
Only nobles will be successful in business and life
The leadership of the Pope controls all on earth
27
A city and its surrounding lands functioning as an independent political unit is referred to as
A city-state
A state
A country
A township
28
Why was central or Papal difficult to impose in Germany, allowing the Reformation to begin there?
The people spoke many different languages.
The country was too geographically vast.
The country was divided into competing states.
The people had many different religions.
29
Which of the following is a result of the Council of Trent?
The Catholic Church eliminated nation-states
he Catholic Church gave women more authority
The Catholic Church became more unified
The Catholic Church prohibited education at parish schools
30
Which of the following ideas was an influence of Greek philosophers on humanism?
applying classical thinking to uphold Christian teachings
challenging ideas and assumptions to help form opinions
bringing together ideas from Judaism and Christianity to form new ideas
applying the needs of a given situation to determine actions without morals
31
Which of the following was NOT a reason the early explorers began to make voyages beyond Europe?
To spread Christianity
To make friends/alliances with Native Americans
The search for gold and other riches
Explorers wanted to become famous
32
Following the Reformation western Christianity was split between which two branches?
Catholic and Protestant
Protestant and Baptist
Protestant and Judism
Catholic and Eastern Orthodox

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