The Renaissance in Western Europe is best described as a period marked by

great intellectual and artistic creativity

Which change to Christian church practice was suggested by Martin Luther?

Printing the Bible in the vernacular so all could read it

A major goal of the Counter-Reformation was to

reinstate the power of the Roman Catholic Church

Which situation is considered a cause of the other three?

Martin Luther posts the Ninety-five theses

Which statement best expresses the philosophy of humanism?

People have potential and can improve themselves by learning

How were the developments of the Italian Renaissance similar to the China's Tang Dynasty?

The rebirth of art technology & learning was a central theme

a decline in the power of the Catholic Church

What was a direct challenge to the political & religious authority of the Catholic Church?

Passage of the Act of Supremacy under Henry VIII

Which geographic factor contributed to the rise of the Renaissance in Italian city-states

Location near the coast of the Mediterranean Sea

Which factor contributed to the beginning of the Renaissance in Italian cities?

Access to important trading routes

Prior to the Protestant Reformation, the medieval church in western Europe was criticized for

being too concerned with worldly power and riches

One way Renaissance writers were influenced by the ancient Greece writers was that they

stressed the power of human reason

In Spain, an effect of the Inquisition during the 16th century was to

prevent the introduction of Protestant religions

A major reason that the Renaissance began in Italy was that

Italian city-states grew wealthy from trade

A reason the Renaissance began in the Italian city-states was that they

Had wealth gained from trade with Constantinople

Which situation was a direct result of the Protestant Reformation in western Europe?

The religions of the people of Europe became more diverse

One way Martin Luther’s 95 Theses and Henry VIII’s Act of Supremacy are similar in that both

Challenge the authority of the Catholic Church

What was a consequence of the Protestant Reformation?

Secular rulers became more powerful

What statement explains why the Renaissance began in Italy?

Italian city-states were centers of trade & manufacturing

Which action led most directly to divisions in Christianity in western Europe?

Martin Luther posting the Ninety-five Theses

Which statement about the Protestant Reformation is an opinion rather than a fact?

Henry VIII led a stronger movement than Martin Luther

Martin Luther was primarily dissatisfied with the Roman Catholic Church because he

Disagreed with the sale of indulgences

One major characteristic of the Renaissance period is that the

Classical cultures of Greece & Rome were revived & imitated

Humanism during the Italian Renaissance was focused on

The importance of the individual

Which statement best expresses an idea held by many Renaissance humanist philosophers?

People should study worldly subjects & sacred matters

Martin Luther's posting of the 95 theses is considered to be a turning point in history because

the power of the Catholic Church declined & royal power grew

One reason the Renaissance began in Italy was the Italian city-states

Dominated key Mediterranean trade routes

One similarity between Martin Luther and Henry VIII is that they

challenged the teachings of the Catholic Church

What was a major characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?

Secular achievements were emphasized

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1
The Renaissance in Western Europe is best described as a period marked by
Christian unity throughout the region
an advance of Muslim culture
unquestioned reliance on the teachings of Aristotle
great intellectual and artistic creativity
2
Which change to Christian church practice was suggested by Martin Luther?
Saying the mass in Latin so the faithful would learn it
Printing the Bible in the vernacular so all could read it
Installing statues of saints in churches
Increasing the sale of indulgences
3
A major goal of the Counter-Reformation was to
encourage new ideas in science & philosophy in Europe
reduce the authority of absolute monarchs
compromise with European Protestants
reinstate the power of the Roman Catholic Church
4
One way Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII were similar is that they all were
divine right monarchs
Impressionist painters
Reformation leaders
Latin American revolutionary leaders
5
In western Europe, Martin Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses and Henry VIII’s Act of Supremacy led to
Fewer violent outbreaks between ethnic groups
A strengthening of economic unity
Better relations between peasants and merchants
An end to Christian unity
6
Which term is a Renaissance movement characterized with renewed interest in classical culture?
Monasticism
Humanism
Multiculturalism
Nationalism
7
Which situation is considered a cause of the other three?
Martin Luther posts the Ninety-five theses
The Catholic Counter Reformation begins
The power of the Roman Catholic Church decreases
Religious unity declines throughout Europe
8
Which statement best expresses the philosophy of humanism?
Life on Earth is merely preparation for the afterlife
God selects those to be saved
The pope expresses the ultimate word of God
People have potential and can improve themselves by learning
9
Which time period is mostly closely associated with these characteristics?
European Renaissance
Scientific Revolution
Early Middle Ages
Hellenistic Golden Age
10
How were the developments of the Italian Renaissance similar to the China's Tang Dynasty?
Warfare & insurrection led to the devastation of both
The rebirth of art technology & learning was a central theme
The peasants were responsible for the emergence of both eras
Religious reform was a main focus in both regions
11
Which historic era was based on the spirit of this statement?
Pax Romana
Enlightenment
Reformation
Crusades
12
Which speaker most closely reflects the ideas of Martin Luther?
C
D
B
A
13
Question Above
a decline in the power of the Catholic Church
an increased sense of nationalism in Tudor England
a major conflict among Eastern Orthodox Christians
the growing power of the feudal nobility in Europe
14
Niccolo Machiavelli wrote The Prince as a guide to success in
Economic undertakings
Scholarship
Politics
Family life
15
What was a direct challenge to the political & religious authority of the Catholic Church?
Reconquista of Spain conducted by Ferdinand and Isabella
Death sentence given to Joan of Arc
Passage of the Act of Supremacy under Henry VIII
Establishment of the Jesuit order under Ignatius Loyola
16
Which period in European history is most directly related to this statement?
Crusades
Protestant Reformation
Scientific Revolution
Age of Exploration
17
In The Prince, Niccolo Machiavelli was most concerned with
The expansion of church authority
Government regulation of the economy
The use of political power
Equality and justice for all
18
Which geographic factor contributed to the rise of the Renaissance in Italian city-states
Ease of travel on the Northern European plain
Navigable waters of the Danube River
Mountainous terrain of the alps
Location near the coast of the Mediterranean Sea
19
Which factor contributed to the beginning of the Renaissance in Italian cities?
Occupation by foreign powers
Surplus of porcelain from Japan
Interaction with Latin America
Access to important trading routes
20
Prior to the Protestant Reformation, the medieval church in western Europe was criticized for
refusing to sell indulgences to peasants
being too concerned with worldly power and riches
allowing the Bible to be printed & distributed to the people
sponsoring explorations to the Middle East
21
One way Renaissance writers were influenced by the ancient Greece writers was that they
produced few new scientific ideas
showed little interest in secular affairs
stressed the power of human reason
promoted the religious doctrines of the Catholic Church
22
Which period in European history is most closely associated with these statements?
Early Middle Ages
Industrial Revolution
Hellenistic Period
Renaissance
23
In Spain, an effect of the Inquisition during the 16th century was to
encourage the development of the Industrial Revolution
implement the ideas of the Renaissance in major cities
reintroduce Moorish culture to the Iberian Peninsula
prevent the introduction of Protestant religions
24
A major reason that the Renaissance began in Italy was that
many European Scholars had migrated to this area
merchants supported the Green Revolution
Italian city-states grew wealthy from trade
farmers produced great agricultural surpluses on vast plains
25
This statement reflects a controversy over the proper
Types of education
Forms of prayers
Roles of women
Means of salvation
26
In western Europe, a long-term effect of the invention of Gutenberg's printing press was the
monarchies were restored to absolute power
feudal system declined
literacy rate increased
development of new ideas was discouraged
27
A reason the Renaissance began in the Italian city-states was that they
Were unified by Garibaldi
Prevented guilds from functioning
Rejected the power of the papacy
Had wealth gained from trade with Constantinople
28
One major effect of the Protestant Reformation on western Europe was the
Increase in the sale of indulgences by the Catholic Church
Decline in religious unity
Reduction in religious wars
Increased power of the Catholic pope
29
Which situation was a direct result of the Protestant Reformation in western Europe?
The religions of the people of Europe became more diverse
European rulers established religious freedom
Women assumed leadership in most Christian denominations
The Pope was removed as leader of the Catholic Church
30
One way Martin Luther’s 95 Theses and Henry VIII’s Act of Supremacy are similar in that both
Emphasize the importance of the Bible
Caused the Thirty Years War
Challenge the authority of the Catholic Church
Helped to unify Christendom
31
During the Renaissance, humanist philosophers emphasized the importance of
Absolutism
Religion salvation
Individualism
Technological advancements
32
What was a consequence of the Protestant Reformation?
Judaism dominated southern Europe
Religious differences were peacefully settled
Secular rulers became more powerful
The Holy Roman Empire became a republic
33
These events occurred during the
Neolithic Revolution
Protestant Reformation
Glorious Revolution
Crusades
34
What statement explains why the Renaissance began in Italy?
Italy was not influenced by a classical heritage
Italy was politically unified by a strong central government
The Catholic Church did not have any influence in Italy
Italian city-states were centers of trade & manufacturing
35
Which action led most directly to divisions in Christianity in western Europe?
German cities establishing the Hanseatic League
King John signing the Magna Carta
Pope Urban II calling for the Crusades
Martin Luther posting the Ninety-five Theses
36
Which statement about the Protestant Reformation is an opinion rather than a fact?
Henry VIII led a stronger movement than Martin Luther
German princes revolted against the Holy Roman Emperor
Membership in the Catholic Church declined in N Europe
Religious unity was disrupted by the newly religious sects
37
This passage is most closely associated with the ideas of
Pope Urban II
Thomas Malthus
Niccolo Machiavelli
John Calvin
38
Martin Luther was primarily dissatisfied with the Roman Catholic Church because he
Thought the church lacked structure
Disagreed with the sale of indulgences
Blamed the church for not curing people who had the plague
Believed that kings should have more power to appoint clergy
39
An important effect of the Protestant Reformation in Europe was that it strengthened the
unity of Europe
power of the pope
power of monarchies
belief in polytheism
40
Which period began as a result of the actions shown in this cartoon?
Scientific Revolution
Glorious Revolution
Italian Renaissance
Protestant Reformation
41
One major characteristic of the Renaissance period is that the
Classical cultures of Greece & Rome were revived & imitated
Catholic Church no longer had any influence in Europe
Major language of the people became Latin
Manor became the center of economic activity
42
Which factor best characterizes the art of both ancient Greece and the Renaissance?
Focus on biblical themes
Emphasis on the human form
Influence of the West African tradition
Dominance of landscape paintings
43
Humanism during the Italian Renaissance was focused on
Self-sufficiency
Political theories
The importance of the individual
The affairs of the church
44
Which statement best expresses an idea held by many Renaissance humanist philosophers?
Scholars should study of life after death
Governments should establish overseas empires
People should study worldly subjects & sacred matters
Individuals should withdraw from the world & study religion
45
Which period in history is associated with Leonardo, Michelangelo, Shakespeare & Copernicus?
Enlightenment
Age of Absolutism
Early Middle Ages
Renaissance
46
Martin Luther's posting of the 95 theses is considered to be a turning point in history because
Luther soon became the leader of Germany
the power of the Catholic Church declined & royal power grew
the Roman Catholic Church unified the German states
the Pope's right to sell indulgences was strengthened
47
One reason the Renaissance began in Italy was the Italian city-states
Were unified as a nation under the Pope
Were unaffected by the Commercial Revolution
Dominated key Mediterranean trade routes
Defeated the Spanish Armada
48
One similarity between Martin Luther and Henry VIII is that they
protested against the ideas of the Enlightenment
challenged the teachings of the Catholic Church
argued against the establishment of a theocratic state
died during the Reign of Terror
49
These events occurred during the reign of
Peter the Great
Elizabeth I
Suleiman the Magnificent
Charlemagne
50
What was a major characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?
Most literature was written in Arabic
Most ancient Greek and Roman ideas were rejected
Secular achievements were emphasized
Suffrage was granted to men and women
51
In The Prince, Machiavelli advises rulers to
Seek the approval of the people
Promote openness in government
Establish and maintain power
Learn and follow the commandments of the church
52
Which period is associated with these statements?
French Revolution
Renaissance
Enlightenment
Early Middle AGes
53
Which philosophy is associated with a shift away from religious toward secular subjects?
Absolutism
Communism
Humanism
Scholasticism
54
These states describes ideas and events that
Ended the Glorious Revolution
Shaped the Reformation and the Counter Reformation
Expanded the importance of the Orthodox Church
Brought religious unity in Europe
55
A major reason the Renaissance began in the Italian city-states was their
Location on the Mediterranean Sea
Military success against the Seljuk Turks
Access to goods from the Americas
Dependence on the teachings of the Catholic Church
56
Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII all played a key role in the
End of religious unity in Europe
Establishment of parliamentary democracy in Britain
Fall of the Ottoman empire
Attempts made to reclaim the Holy Land
57
Which individual’s work had the great impact on the spread of Martin Luther’s ideas?
Galileo Galilei
William Shakespeare
Niccolo Machiavelli
Johannes Gutenberg
58
These events are most closely associated with
Karl Marx and scientific socialism
Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation
John Locke and the Enlightenment
Charles V and absolutism
59
The influence of Greek and Roman culture on some Renaissance art is reflected in
Competition between northern & southern European artists
The impact of William Shakespeare’s writing
Challenges made to ancient religious ideals
A realistic portrayal of the human body
60
Why did Italian cities become commercial & cultural centers during the 13^th & 14^th centuries?
Geographic location
Unified central government
Isolationist economic policies
System of social equality
61
Which occurrence is mostly closely associated with these aspects of the Renaissance?
Charlemagne was crowned Holy Roman Emperor by the Pope
Emperors used the Twelve Tables to bring about Pax Romana
Gothic cathedrals became the focal point of town activities
Galileo Galilei published about a heliocentric universe
62
A key feature of European Renaissance culture was
A shift in production from domestic to the factory system
A way of thinking stressing humility and Christian faith
A reliance on the Pope & his knights to maintain stability
An outlook emphasizing classicism secularism & individualism
63
Which period of European history is most closely associated with this statement?
Enlightenment
Protestant Reformation
Crusades
Roman Empire
64
The ideas presented in this passage led directly to the
French Revolution
Protestant Reformation
Spanish Inquisition
Commercial Revolution
65
A direct impact of the printing press had on 16^th-century Europe was that it encouraged the
development of industrialization
spread of ideas
establishment of democracy
beginnings of communism
66
Which event in European history was most directly influenced by these individuals?
Reconquista
Protestant Reformation
Glorious Revolution
Trans-Atlantic slave trade
67
Which innovation had the greatest impact on the Protestant Reformation?
Triangular sail
Magnetic compass
Movable-type printing press
Mercator map projection
68
These events are most closely associated with the
Age of Reason
Protestant Reformation
Crusades
Puritan Revolution
69
Cervantes’ classic Don Quixote, the rule of Isabella & Ferdinand & the art of El Greco are
associated with the Renaissance in Italy
associated with the Golden Age of Spain
associated with the Hanseatic League in Germany
associated with the Glorious Revolution in England
70
Who began the Protestant Reformation by criticizing papal abuse & indulgences in his 95 Theses?
John Wycliffe
Martin Luther
John Calvin
Henry VIII
71
What was one cause of the Protestant Reformation
Corruption among high officials of the Catholic Church
Call for the Council of Trent by Pope Paul III
Passage of the Act of Supremacy in England
Revolt by the Moors in Spain
72
One impact Gutenberg’s printing press had on western Europe was
The spread of Martin Luther’s ideas
A decrease in the number of universities
A decline in literacy
The unification of the Holy Roman Empire
73
What is a major reason the Renaissance began in the Italian city-states?
The Rhine River provided power to Italian industries
The favorable climate of Italy led to agricultural products
The Alps isolated these city-states from the rest of Europe
The Mediterranean location encouraged trade
74
In this passage, Martin Luther presents his
plan for economic change in Central Europe
justification for the dethroning of an absolute monarch
objections to using only metals as the basis for money
objections to practices of the Catholic Church
75
What was one ideal of Renaissance humanism?
Training as a knight and practicing chivalry
Living apart from the world and taking monastic vows
Obeying divine right monarchs and the church
Investigating areas of interest & fulfilling one’s potential
76
The revival of Greek & Roman culture, Italian city-states & the development of humanism were
aspects of the European Renaissance
aspects of the Protestant Reformation
aspects of the Age of Revolutions
aspects of the spread of Islam
77
Which speaker best supports the idea of predestination taught by John Calvin?
B
A
C
D
78
Who is the most likely author of this statement?
Socrates
Adam Smith
John Locke
Martin Luther
79
These statements best reflect the idea that
Environmental changes can affect human society
Technological advances can lead to major change
Economic change can be slow and almost unnoticed
Contact with other societies can lead to conflict and war

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