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 key feature of European Renaissance culture was

An outlook emphasizing classicism secularism & individualism

What was one ideal of Renaissance humanism?

Investigating areas of interest & fulfilling one’s potential

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

Martin Luther posting the Ninety-five Theses

A major reason the Renaissance began in the Italian city-states was their

Location on the Mediterranean Sea

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

being too concerned with worldly power and riches

What statement explains why the Renaissance began in Italy?

Italian city-states were centers of trade & manufacturing

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

Henry VIII led a stronger movement than Martin Luther

One impact Gutenberg’s printing press had on western Europe was

The spread of Martin Luther’s ideas

Which occurrence is mostly closely associated with these aspects of the Renaissance?

Galileo Galilei published about a heliocentric universe

Which statement best expresses the philosophy of humanism?

People have potential and can improve themselves by learning

What is a major reason the Renaissance began in the Italian city-states?

The Mediterranean location encouraged trade

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

The religions of the people of Europe became more diverse

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

prevent the introduction of Protestant religions

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

Had wealth gained from trade with Constantinople

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

Dominated key Mediterranean trade routes

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

stressed the power of human reason

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

great intellectual and artistic creativity

A major reason that the Renaissance began in Italy was that

Italian city-states grew wealthy from trade

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

People should study worldly subjects & sacred matters

One similarity between Martin Luther and Henry VIII is that they

challenged the teachings of the Catholic Church

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

Location near the coast of the Mediterranean Sea

These states describes ideas and events that

Shaped the Reformation and the Counter Reformation

The influence of Greek and Roman culture on some Renaissance art is reflected in

A realistic portrayal of the human body

In this passage, Martin Luther presents his

objections to practices of the Catholic Church

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

Access to important trading routes

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

Printing the Bible in the vernacular so all could read it

a decline in the power of the Catholic Church

Cervantes’ classic Don Quixote, the rule of Isabella & Ferdinand & the art of El Greco are

associated with the Golden Age of Spain

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

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