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Unit 2 Emergence of the Modern World
Unit 2 Emergence of the Modern World
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A #worldhistory quiz reviewing the #Renaissance, #Reformation and #ScientificRevolution
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What was the name for the Catholic court that tried to suppress heresy and unify Spain under a single faith?
Spanish Inquisition
Renaissance
Protestant Reformation
Ninety Five Thesis
2
What was the main dispute between Henry VIII and the Catholic Church?
Henry wanted the Church center moved to London, England
Henry wanted a divorce and the Church refused to grant it
The Church demanded higher taxes; Henry refused to pay them
Henry wanted to have all of the money and power of the Pope
3
Galileo's 1610 book proved Copernicus right. In 1633, Galileo apologized for his "errors". Why?
He was just kidding about his findings.
He didn't want to upset anyone.
He was frightened of punishment by the Church.
He found out that Ptolemy was actually correct.
4
Which of these would not have been talent or skill that a Renaissance Man was expected to have?
Author
Priest
Painter
Scientist
5
What is the technique used by Renaissance painters to show three dimensions and depth?
Depth perception
Multi-dimensionalism
Perspective
Juxtaposition
6
The Ptolemaic Model, adopted by the Catholic Church, taught that THIS is at the center of the universe...
Heaven
God
Earth
Sun
7
Which selection does NOT correctly match the scientist to his contribution?
Bacon and DesCartes; scientific method
Galileo; telescope
Newton; vaccines
Copernicus; Heliocentric Theory
8
What cultures did the Renaissance aim to revive?
Africa and Asia
Greece and Rome
Egypt and Persia
Italy and France
9
Which of the following was NOT a result of Martin Luther posting his "Ninety Five Theses" on the church door?
Luther was executed
Violent conflict between Catholics and Protestants broke out across Europe
Luther was excommunicated
His ideas spread rapidly, & those who agreed formed Protestant churches
10
Compared to earlier works, Renaissance paintings are more...
Simple
Abstract
Flat
Realistic
11
The Scientific Revolution is considered "revolutionary" in part because people began
using observations and experimentation to draw conclusions about the world
using methods established by the ancient Greeks to conduct experiments
using abstract theories based on discussion to draw conclusions
using Church teachings to explain the physical world
12
Which of these statements about the Scientific Revolution is NOT true?
The discovery of the New World led to questions about long held beliefs.
People began to rely more heavily on tradition and the Church's teachings.
New theories and technologies changed people's view of the world.
People began to question authority.
13
Who was the priest who nailed his 95 Theses on the door of the church in Wurttemburg, Germany?
John Calvin
Pope Urban III
Martin Luther
King Henry VIII
14
Which of the following statements best reflects a Humanist viewpoint?
People are naturally selfish and wicked
God doesn't exist; Christianity should be rejected.
Humans can control their own fate, and improve themselves through learning
God wants us to focus only on spiritual matters, not the physical world
15
Which of the following MOST contributed to starting the Renaissance?
Fall of Rome
Increase in trade
Discovery of the "New World"
Bubonic Plague
16
Which of the statements would best describe Machiavelli's ideas in general?
Leaders should be willing to do whatever it takes to achieve their goals
Once you have been a strong leader, it is hard to change
All men want to be ruled by leaders they fear
Leaders need to be honest and straightforward with followers
17
Why is the printing press considered to be so important historically?
It let people write letters to family members
It helped spread ideas rapidly in Europe
It made Johann Gutenberg a very wealthy man
It allowed the Church to explain its ways
18
What was the main goal of the Catholic Reformation?
To translate the Bible and get rid of corruption
To help Catholics to remain loyal to the Catholic Church
To hunt down and execute Luther and Calvin
To change the Church into what people wanted
19
Which of these was a reason for the Protestant Reformation?
Catholics wanted to worship a different God
European Christians had numerous complaints about Church practices
Powerful kings/leaders frequently butted heads with the Pope
Humanists taught that God did not exist
20
What do we call the period when Christians left the Catholic Church because it would not meet their demands for change?
the Middle Ages
the Renaissance
the Reformation
the Restoration
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What was one new value introduced by the Humanists?
Importance of the book
Importance of the Church
Importance of the merchant
Importance of the individual
