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Middle School Renaissance and Reformation quiz
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What does the word Renaissance mean?
It refers to the decline of the Roman Empire.
The period following Europe's Middle Ages meaning "rebirth."
It is a Roman word which refers to the Golden Age of Rome.
It is the name of a crusade sent out by Spanish royalty.
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What was the Council of Trent?
Protestants who met with Catholic leaders to merge churches
royalty who met to discuss peace between their countries
Catholic leaders met to discuss and reform Church teachings
merchants who met to discuss creating better trade routes
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What was the Thirty Years War?
a war between the Muslims and Jews
a war between the Catholics and Protestants
a war between the French and Spanish
a war between Protestant churches
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What was the Reformation?
A time when the Christians tried to capture the Holy Land.
The Italians reorganized their government.
It was a reform movement against the Roman Catholic Church.
It was a time of many wars between countries.
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What happened to the Muslims in 1492?
The Muslims discovered a new continent.
The Muslims conquered Europe.
The Muslims were defeated in the Holy Land.
The Muslims were forced out of Spain.
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Who was Leonardo da Vinci?
He was a famous leader in the French army.
He hunted for heretics.
He was a leader in the Reformation.
He was a famous artist and inventor.
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Who was John Calvin?
He discovered the earth rotates around the sun.
He protected Muslims and Jews who were persecuted.
He was the most important pope during the Middle Ages.
He taught people to live a good life and obey God's laws.
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What were the Jesuits?
a religious group trying to establish peace in Europe
a group of clergymen who ran a monastery
a religious order created to serve the pope and the church
a group who were trying to start a new church
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What ancient civilizations did the people of Italy want to study?
Greek and Roman
Egyptian and Moroccan
Spanish and English
German and French
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Why was Italy important in the 1300s?
It became the home of the Spanish Empire
The Muslims invaded Italy and ruled it for 200 years.
It was the center of trade.
The Romans created a new empire from the remains of the old.
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What was the Catholic Reformation?
It was the beginning of new churches in England.
It was a time of peace within Europe.
It was an effort to stop the spread of Protestantism.
It marked the end of the Crusades.
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Who was William Shakespeare?
He was an English writer known for his poems and plays.
He was an artist who painted portraits of famous people.
He was an important leader in the Christian Church.
He was a king of France.
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What city was famous for trade and banking?
Florence
Amsterdam
London
Vienna
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Who was Johann Gutenberg?
He invented a printing press with movable type.
He invented equipment used in constructing a building.
He invented a new type of sailing ship.
He invented a new type of weapon used in European wars.
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Who was Martin Luther?
He invented a machine that made books.
He led an expedition across Asia.
He wrote a list of complaints against the Catholic Church.
He organized a group of Catholic priests.
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According to Catholics, after a person died, where did people go to make up for their sins?
purgatory
heaven
after life
nirvana
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Why is Marco Polo important during the Renaissance?
He was a Portuguese trader and worldwide traveler/explorer .
He was a ruler of one of the largest empires in the world.
He wrote a book that made Europeans curious about Asia.
His invention made it possible to travel long distances.
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Why is Henry VIII important in English history?
He started the reformation in England.
He conquered France.
He allowed people to practice any religion.
He was recognized for his devotion to the Catholic Church.
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What killed millions of people during the Middle Ages?
Influenza
Chicken Pox
Small Pox
Black Death
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Who was Michelangelo?
He helped the Spanish defeat the Muslims.
He was a ruler of the Holy Roman Empire.
He designed a temple used in France
He was a famous sculptor and artist during the Renaissance.
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Who were Protestants?
People who protested against the Roman Catholic Church.
People who created methods of making precious metals.
People who protected important people in the Middle Ages.
People who wanted to protect the old ways of living.
22
Who translated the Bible into German?
Martin Luther
Leonardo da Vinci
Henry VIII
William Shakespeare
23
What was the Silk Road?
A trade route between Asia and the Mediterranean Sea.
A popular route used by Italians during the Roman Empire.
A road covered with silk between emperor's house and palace.
A highway through Central China used by Chinese emperors.
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How did some churches raise money?
They raised taxes on church lands.
The sold indulgences.
They sold famous works of art.
They asked people to donate money.
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What was the Spanish Inquisition?
War between Spain and France.
Spanish were looking for Muslims & Jews holding old beliefs.
Spanish were in charge of the Christian Church.
Spanish were looking for new rulers.
