Unit 5

Question 1

What is the Greatest Band of ALL TIME

Accepted Answer

Pink Floyd

Question 2

Which of these ideas was stressed by humanists during the Renaissance?

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music, art, literature and grammar should be open to all

Question 3

the intellectual, philosophical, and artistic movement that began in Italy in the 14th century.

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Renaissance

Question 4

The men largely responsible for Spain's conquest of the New World were known as

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los conquistadors.

Question 5

Dante's The Divine Comedy BEST illustrates the ideals of humanism because

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it was written in a vernacular language that was understood.

Question 6

By the end of the Renaissance, Johannes Gutenberg had the GREATEST impact on

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literacy rates.

Question 7

Why did Europeans want to find a direct sea route to Asia?

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to avoid paying inflated prices for goods

Question 8

What led to the growth of cities and the downfall of the feudal system?

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Trade

Question 9

patrons of the arts during the Italian Renaissance opted for

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paintings and sculptures.

Question 10

He introduced movable type to Europe in the 15th century.

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Johann Gutenberg

Question 11

What was the study of the classics in Greek and Roman culture called?

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humanism

Question 12

What did Johann Gutenberg invent that led to the spread of ideas including the Reformation?

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Printing press

Question 13

According to the map, which country was Anglican?

Accepted Answer

England

Question 14

The Sistine Chapel in Vatican City was painted in the early 1500s by

Accepted Answer

Michelangelo Buonarroti.

Question 15

The Columbian Exchange was

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the exchange of plants, animals, and diseases.

Question 16

Which route represents the path taken by the European explorer Christopher Columbus?

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2

Question 17

The selling of indulgences a major cause of the

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Protestant Reformation.

Question 18

During the Renaissance, a strong belief in humanism emerged. "Humanism" means

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the individual has importance should be celebrated.

Question 19

The voyage of Christopher Columbus in 1492

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opened the way for Spain to colonize North and South America

Question 20

This type of triangular device was key in aiding the European exploration.

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Lateen Sail

Question 21

Humanism is associated with the Renaissance because humanists

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inspired by the renewed interest in Greek and Roman culture.

Question 22

This work of art is found in what kind of building?

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cathedral

Question 23

He was an Italian scholar and poet who is known as the "Father of Humanism"

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Petrarch

Question 24

Who is responsible for authoring the 95 Theses?

Accepted Answer

Martin Luther

Question 25

What was the most important city during the Renaissance

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Florence

Question 26

After the Protestant Reformation

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literacy rate began to rise throughout Europe.

Question 27

Which Renaissance artist is responsible for this painting?

Accepted Answer

Michelangelo

Question 28

This instrument was used by sailors and navigators to determine their position on the seas.

Accepted Answer

Astrolabe

Question 29

Who is credited with the invention of the printing press

Accepted Answer

Johannes Gutenberg

Question 30

"father" of Christian Humanism during the Renaissance.

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Erasmus

Question 31

painting on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel one of his most famous works.

Accepted Answer

Michelangelo

Question 32

Who was the first explorer to sail directly from Europe to India?

Accepted Answer

Vasco da Gama

Question 33

The route pioneered by explorer Vasco da Gama was intended

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for Portugal to bypass the trading monopoly to India.

Question 34

The MOST LIKELY impact of the Columbian Exchange was the transfer of

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diseases, ideas, and livestock from Europe to the Americas.

Question 35

He was was responsible for funding the country's exploration

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Prince Henry

Question 36

He was the author of The Prince

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Machiavelli

Question 37

importance in the world and its ability to understand and solve most of the world's problems.

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Humanism

Question 38

If you had an assignment to research this object from the Renaissance, whom would you look up?

Accepted Answer

Johannes Gutenberg

Question 39

Which was a result of the Protestant Reformation in Europe?

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the power of the Catholic Church in Europe was weakened

Question 40

a leader “be both loved and feared, but… it is safer to be feared than loved”?

Accepted Answer

The Prince

Question 41

This refers to the body or frame of a ship

Accepted Answer

Hull

Question 42

Which route represents the path taken by the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan?

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C

Question 43

Which Renaissance artist is responsible for this sculpture?

Accepted Answer

Michelangelo

Question 44

Which Renaissance artist is responsible for this painting?

Accepted Answer

da Vinci

Question 45

Italian painter and sculptor who was one of the most important artists of the Renaissance

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Leonardo da Vinci

Question 46

What aspects of this religious sculpture make it the finest examples of Renaissance Period?

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the depiction of grandeur, grace, order and harmony

Question 47

What does vernacular languages mean?

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native languages

Question 48

Gutenberg’s creation of the printing press was MOST significant in Europe for what reason?

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Scientists/ theologians could spread knowledge and ideas

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