Early Modern Europe

Question 1

Why did Italy become a center for trade during the Renaissance?

Accepted Answer

Its geographic location placed it in the center of other civilizations.

Question 2

Who was the father of Mary I and Elizabeth I?

Accepted Answer

Henry VIII

Question 3

How did Galileo Galilei provide evidence to support Copernicus's heliocentric theory?

Accepted Answer

Galileo observe objects in space.

Question 4

Which of the following are characteristics of humanism? Choose 3

Accepted Answer

Celebration of classical teachings from Greece and Rome., Belief in thee importance of the individual and independent thought., Belief in a balance between reason and faith.

Question 5

What was one of the main effects of the Scientific Revolution on European society?

Accepted Answer

People began to question the church's explanations for how things worked.

Question 6

Who was the poet and playwright who greatly influenced the English language.

Accepted Answer

William Shakespeare

Question 7

On what idea did the scientists of the Scientific Revolution believe knowledge should be based?

Accepted Answer

experiment and observation

Question 8

Who killed protestants and tried to make everyone convert to Catholicism?

Accepted Answer

Mary I

Question 9

What movement was created by advancements in science and math in the 1500's and 1600's?

Accepted Answer

the Scientific Revolution

Question 10

Who was the multi-skilled genius who created The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa?

Accepted Answer

Leonardo da Vinci

Question 11

How did the thinkers of the Scientific Revolution challenge the Catholic Church?

Accepted Answer

The teachings of the church were based on faith.

Question 12

What most helped artists thrive during the Renaissance?

Accepted Answer

Introducing the patronage system.

Question 13

What is the major difference between medieval thinkers and humanist thinkers?

Accepted Answer

Humanists saw the value in learning from non-Christian writings.

Question 14

How did the personal life of England's King Henry VIII impact the spread of Protestant ideas in Europe?

Accepted Answer

King Henry wants a divorce so he will start his own Church of England.

Question 15

Which of the following occurred in England as a result of Queen Elizabeth I's reign? Choose 3

Accepted Answer

Renaissance spirit embraced, Permanent shift to Anglicanism, Defeat of the Spanish Armada

Question 16

Which idea was developed by Sir Isaac Newton during the Scientific Revolution?

Accepted Answer

The force of gravity pulls on objects.

Question 17

What is scripture alone?

Accepted Answer

The idea of reading the Bible and doing what it said will get you to Heaven

Question 18

How did the theories of scripture alone, salvation by faith, and predestination most impact the Catholic Church?

Accepted Answer

These teachings further undermined the authority of the Catholic Church.

Question 19

What was the impact of the Medici family on Florence? Choose 2

Accepted Answer

It made it a center of art, literature, and culture., It introduced a system of patronage to support artists.

Question 20

How did the Medici family maintain power during the early stages of the Renaissance? Choose 2

Accepted Answer

Controlled the banking system in Florence with people owing them money., They had family members placed in high positions within the Catholic Church

Question 21

How did the increase of trade on the Italian Peninsula lead to the Renaissance?

Accepted Answer

Increased wealth allowed the wealthy to invest in the arts.

Question 22

Which statement best summarizes William Tyndale's contriutions to history?

Accepted Answer

His actions diminished the authority of the Roman Catholic Church.

Question 23

Which religious leader was instrumental in the Catholic Counter-Reformation?

Accepted Answer

St. Ignatius of Loyola

Question 24

What role did the use of the scientific method have on the Scientific Revolution?

Accepted Answer

It established a logical procedure for testing theories.

Question 25

What is predestination?

Accepted Answer

The idea God had already selected who would and who would not enter Heaven.

Question 26

What artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and sculted the state of David?

Accepted Answer

Michelangelo

Question 27

Which famous meeting was set up by the Catholic Church to fix the problems within itself?

Accepted Answer

The Council of Trent

Question 28

How did the Reformation and Counter Reformation impact Europe?

Accepted Answer

Continent was divided. Some Protestants and some Catholics.

Question 29

What was the impact of Martin Luther displaying the 95 Thesis? Choose 2

Accepted Answer

It further undermined the authority of the Catholic Church, It contributed to the formation of Protestantism.

Question 30

Which of the following was not an effect of Humanism on Europe?

Accepted Answer

It led to the establishment of the feudal system.

Question 31

What impact did the printing press have on Western Europe?

Accepted Answer

The Roman Catholic Church's authority and actions began to be questioned.

Question 32

What is salvation by faith?

Accepted Answer

The idea that sin could only be forgiven by God rather than the church.

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