How did the printing press contribute to increased global interaction?

By making books available to broader audiences

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

Italian city-states had grown wealthy from trade

Which statement about the 95 Theses is false?

They were originally written in German

What was one way the Renaissance and the Middle Ages differed?

The emphasis on individual worth increased, The church had no influence

Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII were all....

Leaders of the Protestant reformation

Which is a characteristic of the Renaissance?

Creativity in the arts was encouraged

What is a major characteristic of Humanism?

An appreciation for the basic worth of human achievements

Which is not a cause of the Renaissance?

The decline of powerful and rich patrons of art

What was the purpose of Martin Luther’s 95 theses?

Luther wanted to announce the problems and leave the church

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1
During the Renaissance, people had NO interest in classical learning of Ancient Greece and Rome
True
False
2
An era of renewed interest in art, literature, science, and learning is called?
Renaissance
enlightenment
Imperialism
Feudalism
3
How did the printing press contribute to increased global interaction?
By making books available to broader audiences
Interchangeable parts made the printing press easier to fix
By using color ink to gain the interest of the common people
By censoring the press
4
A major reason that the Renaissance began in Italy was....
Italian city-states had grown wealthy from trade
Farmers produced great agricultural surpluses
Limited contact with the Byzantine empire
legislative bodies began taxing churches
5
The word Renaissance was a rebirth or cultural awakening.
False
True
6
The Catholic Church advocated for freedom of press and supported the Protestant reformation.
True
False
7
Which statement about the 95 Theses is false?
They were originally written in German
They criticized the Catholic Church about Indulgences
They questioned the Pope's motives
They were widely distributed thanks to the printing press
8
What was one way the Renaissance and the Middle Ages differed?
Economic activity decreased
The emphasis on individual worth increased
The church had no influence
Art no longer contained religious themes
9
Before the printing press books had to be copied by hand.
True
False
10
Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII were all....
High ranking officials of the Catholic Church
Leaders of the Protestant reformation
Divine right monarchs
Impressionist painters
11
Which is a characteristic of the Renaissance?
The social structure became very rigid
Humanism decreased
Creativity in the arts was encouraged
The political structure was similar to Ancient Rome
12
What is a major characteristic of Humanism?
Emphasis on social control and obedience to laws
A rejection of ancient civilizations and their cultures
An appreciation for the basic worth of human achievements
A celebration of the church's accomplishments
13
Which is not a cause of the Renaissance?
Renewed interest in learning about Greece and rome
Growth of large, wealthy city-states in Italy
The decline of powerful and rich patrons of art
Increased trade with Asia because of the Crusades
14
How did the Medici family make their living?
Wool trading
Mining industry
Training soldiers
Banking
15
What was the purpose of Martin Luther’s 95 theses?
Luther wanted to change the church for his selfish reasons
Luther wanted to be the new Pope
Luther was announcing that he was not longer religious
Luther wanted to announce the problems and leave the church
16
Powerful merchants became _______ of art.
Destroyers of art
Patrons of art
Critics of art
Creators of art

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