One major characteristic of the Renaissance was that the-

Classical cultures of Greece & Rome were studied

What was an important effect of the invention of the printing press?

It increased literacy and allowed for the spread of ideas

A major reason that the Renaissance began in Italy was that –

Italian city-states had grown wealthy from trade from Asia

The modern scientific method is based on the ideas of-

Francis Bacon & René Descartes

Renaissance writers were influenced by ancient Greece writers because Greek writers-

Emphasized the power of human reason in literature

Which sources of knowledge were most central to the Scientific Revolution?

Observation and experimentation

Martin Luther’s 95 Theses criticized the following-

The Catholic Church’s methods of raising money

Martin Luther’s Ninety-five Thesis and Henry VIII’s “Act of Supremacy" contributed to--

A decline in the power of the Catholic Church

Renaissance art demonstrated-

Show a three-dimensional space on a painting

What is the heliocentric theory?

The earth and other planets revolved around the sun

Why did King Henry VIII break off from the Catholic Church and start The Church of England?

The Pope refused to annul Henry’s marriage to Catherine

The major goal of the Counter-Reformation was to–

Reinstate the power of the Roman Catholic Church

Which is a significant effect of the Reformation?

The Catholic Church had less influence on the people

focusing on human potential and achievement

Renaissance artists led a movement characterized by-

The realistic depiction of human bodies

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Unit 7 Renaissance Era 2020

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The Renaissance, Protestant Reformation, Printing Press, Scientific Revolution

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1
The features of the building are identified with the architectural style associated with-
Classical
Renaissance
Romanesque
Gothic
2
One major characteristic of the Renaissance was that the-
Classical cultures of Greece & Rome were studied
The language of the common people was used by the church
Catholic Church lost all of its influence in Europe
Manor became the main center of economic activity
3
What was an important effect of the invention of the printing press?
Gutenberg used his wealth from the invention to help artists
It led to a renewed study of Latin and Greek
It led to the development of public libraries
It increased literacy and allowed for the spread of ideas
4
What invention helped the Protestant Reformation?
The Internet
The Printing Press
The Windmill
The radio
5
A major reason that the Renaissance began in Italy was that –
Italian merchants benefited from trade with the Americas
Few European scholars had migrated to this area
Italian city-states had grown wealthy from trade from Asia
Italian farmers produced agricultural surpluses
6
The modern scientific method is based on the ideas of-
Ambroise Pare & Isaac Newton
Aristotle & Robert Boyle
Francis Bacon & René Descartes
Anton van Leeuwenhoek & William Harvey
7
John Calvin preached that God would save a select few, this is called-
Predestination
Jesuit
Zionism
Anabaptist
8
The plays of Shakespeare reflect the history of England in that many of them were written about
The struggles of English peasants
The lives of English monarchs
The English conquest of foreign lands
English naval battles
9
Renaissance writers were influenced by ancient Greece writers because Greek writers-
Promoted the religious doctrines of the Catholic Church
Emphasized the power of human reason in literature
Produced few new scientific ideas
Showed little interest in secular affairs
10
Which sources of knowledge were most central to the Scientific Revolution?
Tradition and reliance on Church teachings
Divine wisdom and Biblical Texts
Observation and experimentation
Classical learning and travel
11
Martin Luther’s 95 Theses criticized the following-
That good works help to secure salvation
The Catholic Church’s methods of raising money
Catholic Church’s practice of conducting services in German
The Catholic Church’s attitudes toward the poor
12
What theory did Nicholas Copernicus prove incorrect?
Heliocentric Theory
Egocentric Theory
Geocentric Theory
Acentric Theory
13
Martin Luther’s Ninety-five Thesis and Henry VIII’s “Act of Supremacy" contributed to--
A decline in the power of the Catholic Church
A major conflict with Eastern Orthodox Christians
The growing power of the feudal nobility in Europe
An increased sense of nationalism in Tudor England
14
Which scientist discovered that pressure, temperature, and gas affect each other?
Robert Boyle
Anton Van Leeuwenhoek
Isaac Newton
Nicolas Copernicus
15
Renaissance art demonstrated-
Harmony and proportion by ancient Greek artists
Humanistic approach during the Golden Age of Muslim culture
Show a three-dimensional space on a painting
The contributions of ancient Egyptians through embalming
16
What is the heliocentric theory?
The earth and other planets revolved around the sun
The universe revolved around the earth
That the planets to rotate in different directions
The moon had different rotations than the sun
17
Why did King Henry VIII break off from the Catholic Church and start The Church of England?
Henry was a close friend of Martin Luther
The English nobility pressured Henry to do so
The Pope had ordered a Crusade against England
The Pope refused to annul Henry’s marriage to Catherine
18
The major goal of the Counter-Reformation was to–
Reach a compromise with European Protestants
Encourage new ideas in science and philosophy
Reinstate the power of the Roman Catholic Church
Reduce the authority of absolute monarchs
19
Which is a significant effect of the Reformation?
Monarchs lost power and the Pope gained power
Countries lost their unity because of religious wars
The Orthodox Church lost all religious authority
The Catholic Church had less influence on the people
20
Humanism focuses on-
focusing on human potential and achievement
Drawing in three dimensions
Focusing on worldly matters
Carving elaborate sculptures
21
The research completed by Galileo and Nicholas Copernicus resulted in the belief that the-
Bubonic plague was caused by rats found ships
Earth was flat and not round
Earth orbited around the sun
Blood in the body moves to and from the heart
22
Which of the following men were questioned by the Inquisition about his findings?
Johannes Kepler
Isaac Newton
Galileo Galilei
Robert Boyle
23
Which scientist believed that every object in the universe is affected by gravity?
Anton Van Leeuwenhoek
Isaac Newton
Robert Boyle
Nicolas Copernicus
24
Selling indulgences was the practice of-
Selling Renaissance artwork
Selling very good chocolates
Selling forgiveness of sins
Selling pardons from crimes
25
Renaissance artists led a movement characterized by-
The rejection of religious themes
The realistic depiction of human bodies
The illumination of printed manuscripts
The use of one-dimensional drawings

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