Renaissance

Question 1

What is Humanism?

Accepted Answer

a return to classical learning

Question 2

Where did the Renaissance begin?

Accepted Answer

Florence, Italy

Question 3

Who preached the doctrine of Predestination?

Accepted Answer

John Calvin

Question 4

What was Martin Luther's main problem with the Catholic Church?

Accepted Answer

Indulgences

Question 5

What document was written by Martin Luther about his problems with the Church?

Accepted Answer

95 Theses

Question 6

Who is considered a "Rennaisance Man" because of his many talents?

Accepted Answer

DaVinci

Question 7

Who was the ruling family of Florence, Italy?

Accepted Answer

Medici

Question 8

Who helped spread Renaissance ideas with the invention of moveable type (printing press)?

Accepted Answer

Gutenberg

Question 9

What is an indulgence?

Accepted Answer

anything purchased for salvation

Question 10

What is the book by Machiavelli which encouraged people to abandon their morals?

Accepted Answer

The Prince

Question 11

What is the time period of the Renaissance?

Accepted Answer

1350-1550

Question 12

Why did Henry VIII split the Church of England from the Catholic Church?

Accepted Answer

to get a divorce from his wife

Question 13

Who started the first branch of the Protestant Church?

Accepted Answer

Martin Luther

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