Humanism is defined as-

study of the literature art and civilization of Greece/Rome

An important characteristic of Renaissance humanists was their emphasis on-

Classical Roman and Greek writings

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

Access to important trade routes

Martin Luther’s posting of the 95 theses is consideredto be a turning point in history because-

The power of the Roman Catholic Church was lessened

Which statements concerning the Renaissance in Europe is based on opinion rather than on fact?

The art of the Northern Renaissance was superior

The role of the printing press in spreading Renaissance ideas was-

spread the works of humanist and other Renaissance writers

One factor that enabled the Renaissance to flourish in Northern Italy was that the region had-

A wealthy class that invested in the arts

Which statement explains why the Renaissance began in Italy?

They were wealthy centers of trade and manufacturing

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

People should study worldly subjects and sacred matters

Which European historical periods are in the proper chronological order?

Ancient Greece Roman Empire Middle Ages Renaissance

Henry VIII wanted to do away with the Pope's power so that he could-

divorce his wife Catherine and marry a younger fertile wife

The Renaissance opened a door to the Protestant Reformation by-

thinkers began questioning Church as sole source of truth

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

Being too concerned with worldly powers and riches

An indulgence is defined as-

forgiveness of sin in exchange cash donation

John Calvin believed in which of the following?

predestination and a government run as a theocracy

European society during the Renaissance differed from society during Middle Ages Because-

The emphasis on individual worth increased

The Renaissance artists applied Renaissance ideas to their work by-

new techniques createdto paintrealistically like perspective

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1
Humanism is defined as-
study of the literature art and civilization of Greece/Rome
A human being that studies humans
study of religion during classical periods
study of only the human body
2
Which factors best characterizes the art of both ancient Greece and the Renaissance?
Dominance of landscape paintings
Focus on biblical themes
Influence of West African tradition
Emphasis on the human form
3
An important characteristic of Renaissance humanists was their emphasis on-
The teaching of the Roman Catholic Church
Magic and alchemy
Classical Roman and Greek writings
Accepting ideas based on Confucian thought
4
Which major factor contributed to the beginning of the Renaissance in Italian cities?
Interaction with Latin America
Surplus of porcelain from Japan
Access to important trade routes
Occupation from foreign powers
5
Martin Luther’s posting of the 95 theses is consideredto be a turning point in history because-
The power of the Roman Catholic Church was lessened
The Pope’s right to sell indulgences was strengthened
The Roman Catholic Church unified German states
Luther soon became the leader of Germany
6
Which statements concerning the Renaissance in Europe is based on opinion rather than on fact?
Literature began to appear in languages other than Latin
The art of the Northern Renaissance was superior
Art during the Renaissance had religious and secular themes
Art reflected the ideas of humanism and individualism
7
The role of the printing press in spreading Renaissance ideas was-
The printing press did not spread Renaissance ideas
spread the works of humanist and other Renaissance writers
It allowed the church to question their own actions
Used only by the Catholic church to print bibles in Latin
8
One factor that enabled the Renaissance to flourish in Northern Italy was that the region had-
A wealthy class that invested in the arts
A socialist form of government
A shrinking middle class
Limited contact with the Byzantine empire
9
Which statement explains why the Renaissance began in Italy?
The Catholic Church did not have any influence in Italy
Italy was not influenced by a classical heritage
taly was politically unified by a strong central government
They were wealthy centers of trade and manufacturing
10
Which statement best expresses an idea held by many Renaissance humanist philosophers?
Scholars should study life after death
Individuals should withdraw from theworld and study religion
Governments should establish overseas empires
People should study worldly subjects and sacred matters
11
Which European historical periods are in the proper chronological order?
Ancient Greece Roman Empire Middle Ages Renaissance
Middle Ages -- Renaissance - Ancient Greece Roman Empire
Roman Empire Middle Ages Renaissance Ancient Greece
Renaissance Ancient Greece Roman Empire Middle Ages
12
Henry VIII wanted to do away with the Pope's power so that he could-
divorce his wife Catherine and marry a younger fertile wife
become the most powerful man in the world
have more female children and do away with indulgences
increase the power of England
13
The Renaissance opened a door to the Protestant Reformation by-
The Protestant Reformation was not a period of history
allowed people to finally read and question church paintings
weakened the power of the king
thinkers began questioning Church as sole source of truth
14
Prior to the Protestant Reformation, the medieval church in western Europe was criticized for-
Being too concerned with worldly powers and riches
Refusing to sell indulgences to peasants
Allowing the Bible to be printed and distributed to people
Sponsoring exploration to the Middle East
15
one reason that some Italian cities developed into major commercial and cultural centers-
Geographic location
Isolationist economic policies
Unified central government
System of social equality
16
An indulgence is defined as-
eating too much chocolate cake
forgiveness for sin and in return you become a monk
forgiveness of sin in exchange cash donation
forgiveness of sin in exchange for hard labor
17
John Calvin believed in which of the following?
a king should have sole power over everything
predestination and a government run as a theocracy
The practices of Henry VIII
Martin Luther and his 95 Theses
18
European society during the Renaissance differed from society during Middle Ages Because-
Economic activity declined
The church was no longer influential
The emphasis on individual worth increased
Art no longer contained religious themes
19
The Renaissance artists applied Renaissance ideas to their work by-
new techniques createdto paintrealistically like perspective
Painting only church themed paintings
Painting different types of artistic works
Incorporating the use of metal and ceramics

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