Unit 5

Question 1

The men largely responsible for Spain's conquest of the New World were known as

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los conquistadors.

Question 2

Which was a result of the Protestant Reformation in Europe?

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the power of the Catholic Church in Europe was weakened

Question 3

importance in the world and its ability to understand and solve most of the world's problems.

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Humanism

Question 4

The MOST LIKELY impact of the Columbian Exchange was the transfer of

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diseases, ideas, and livestock from Europe to the Americas.

Question 5

If you had an assignment to research this object from the Renaissance, whom would you look up?

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Johannes Gutenberg

Question 6

the intellectual, philosophical, and artistic movement that began in Italy in the 14th century.

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Renaissance

Question 7

By the end of the Renaissance, Johannes Gutenberg had the GREATEST impact on

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literacy rates.

Question 8

What led to the growth of cities and the downfall of the feudal system?

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Trade

Question 9

The Columbian Exchange was

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the exchange of plants, animals, and diseases.

Question 10

patrons of the arts during the Italian Renaissance opted for

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paintings and sculptures.

Question 11

This refers to the body or frame of a ship

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Hull

Question 12

This instrument was used by sailors and navigators to determine their position on the seas.

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Astrolabe

Question 13

painting on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel one of his most famous works.

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Michelangelo

Question 14

This type of triangular device was key in aiding the European exploration.

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Lateen Sail

Question 15

After the Protestant Reformation

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literacy rate began to rise throughout Europe.

Question 16

Who is credited with the invention of the printing press

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Johannes Gutenberg

Question 17

According to the map, which country was Anglican?

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England

Question 18

What is the Greatest Band of ALL TIME

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Pink Floyd

Question 19

a leader “be both loved and feared, but… it is safer to be feared than loved”?

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The Prince

Question 20

"father" of Christian Humanism during the Renaissance.

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Erasmus

Question 21

The route pioneered by explorer Vasco da Gama was intended

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for Portugal to bypass the trading monopoly to India.

Question 22

He was was responsible for funding the country's exploration

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Prince Henry

Question 23

Which Renaissance artist is responsible for this painting?

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da Vinci

Question 24

Which route represents the path taken by the European explorer Christopher Columbus?

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2

Question 25

Gutenberg’s creation of the printing press was MOST significant in Europe for what reason?

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Scientists/ theologians could spread knowledge and ideas

Question 26

He was the author of The Prince

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Machiavelli

Question 27

Who is responsible for authoring the 95 Theses?

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Martin Luther

Question 28

Humanism is associated with the Renaissance because humanists

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inspired by the renewed interest in Greek and Roman culture.

Question 29

Which of these ideas was stressed by humanists during the Renaissance?

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music, art, literature and grammar should be open to all

Question 30

During the Renaissance, a strong belief in humanism emerged. "Humanism" means

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the individual has importance should be celebrated.

Question 31

Who was the first explorer to sail directly from Europe to India?

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Vasco da Gama

Question 32

He introduced movable type to Europe in the 15th century.

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Johann Gutenberg

Question 33

This work of art is found in what kind of building?

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cathedral

Question 34

The Sistine Chapel in Vatican City was painted in the early 1500s by

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Michelangelo Buonarroti.

Question 35

Dante's The Divine Comedy BEST illustrates the ideals of humanism because

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it was written in a vernacular language that was understood.

Question 36

What aspects of this religious sculpture make it the finest examples of Renaissance Period?

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the depiction of grandeur, grace, order and harmony

Question 37

What does vernacular languages mean?

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native languages

Question 38

Italian painter and sculptor who was one of the most important artists of the Renaissance

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Leonardo da Vinci

Question 39

Which Renaissance artist is responsible for this painting?

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Michelangelo

Question 40

The selling of indulgences a major cause of the

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Protestant Reformation.

Question 41

What was the most important city during the Renaissance

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Florence

Question 42

Which Renaissance artist is responsible for this sculpture?

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Michelangelo

Question 43

The voyage of Christopher Columbus in 1492

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opened the way for Spain to colonize North and South America

Question 44

What was the study of the classics in Greek and Roman culture called?

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humanism

Question 45

What did Johann Gutenberg invent that led to the spread of ideas including the Reformation?

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Printing press

Question 46

Why did Europeans want to find a direct sea route to Asia?

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to avoid paying inflated prices for goods

Question 47

Which route represents the path taken by the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan?

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C

Question 48

He was an Italian scholar and poet who is known as the "Father of Humanism"

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Petrarch

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