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Topic 15: Renaissance and Reformation Test Review
Topic 15: Renaissance and Reformation Test Review
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1
The theory of gravity, which helps explain the movement of the planets, was developed by the scientist
Newton.
Galileo.
Copernicus.
Kepler.
2
How did the Peace of Augsburg change Germany?
It changed Germany into a completely Protestant country.
It turned Germany into a group of states that followed different religions.
It led to a religious war between the Holy Roman emperor and the pope.
It banned Lutheranism and other Protestant sects from Germany.
3
One of the Catholic Church’s goals in holding the Council of Trent was to
halt the growing power of the Jesuits.
stop the spread of Protestant ideas.
proclaim that faith alone was needed to win salvation.
increase the number of Catholic priests.
4
What event belongs in the second blank box on the timeline?
Tyndale is burned at the stake.
Luther’s translation of the Bible into German is published.
Luther posts the 95 Theses.
The Diet of Worms convenes.
5
Many major writers of the Renaissance shifted from
non-fiction to fiction.
religious subjects to secular subjects.
novels to poetry.
the vernacular to classical Latin.
6
The Church begin to censor books because
writers began publishing books critical of the Church.
the literacy rate in Europe was dropping.
printed books had become too expensive.
the pope disapproved of use of the vernacular.
7
Why is William Tyndale an important figure in Reformation history?
He encouraged Martin Luther to post the 95 Theses.
His translation allowed people to read the Bible in English.
He first developed the concept of predestination.
His writings on the “City of God” influenced John Calvin.
8
Which effect replaces the question mark in the table?
The first European universities are founded.
The Church encourages new learnings.
Literacy increases among ordinary people.
The use of Latin in literature increases.
9
The astronomer Copernicus challenged traditional beliefs by suggesting that
the Earth moves around the sun.
gravity controls the motion of the planets.
the heliocentric theory was wrong.
the moon revolves around the Earth.
10
What statement best sums up John Calvin’s doctrine of predestination?
God decided long ago who would gain salvation.
The Bible is the sole source of religious truth.
Only a priest can perform the seven sacraments.
Salvation depends on faith rather than good works.
11
Why was the Edict of Nantes important?
gave individuals in the Holy Roman Empire the right to choose own religion.
It established federalism
It divided the Holy Roman Empire into separate kingdoms based on religion
It made Catholicism the religion of France, &allowed Huguenots own religion
12
One reason why Italy became the birthplace of the Renaissance was that
Roman artistic traditions had never died out in Italy.
feudalism was not as firmly established in Italy as in other countries.
there were more universities in Italy than in any other country.
Italy was united under a single powerful monarch.
13
What did Francis Bacon believe scientists should rely on to explain the laws of nature?
Church teachings
mathematics
inductive reasoning
Greek learning
14
Which important features of Luther's teachings are expressed in the 95 Theses?
Catholic church represents God & Sale of indulgences leads to corruption
Sale of indulgences leads to corruption & only God can grant salvation
Charity and good works lead to salvation & Catholic church represents God
It is time to break from Catholic Church & God alone can grant salvation
15
What was the original goal of the leaders of the Reformation?
to found new Protestant churches
to defend and spread Church teachings throughout the world
to create a theocracy based on Christian teachings
to fix corruption and problems in the Catholic Church
16
What did the development of linear perspective allow artists to do?
show human anatomy more accurately
build domes with precise mathematical proportions
paint three dimensional images on a flat surface
create more exact technical drawings
17
Feudalism grew weaker when
the power of the Church increased.
national monarchies lost power.
the Protestant Reformation began.
trade and industry grew.
18
What effect did the Reformation have on government?
Religion had less influence on rulers and nations.
Most European governments set up federalist systems.
The pope lost political power throughout Europe.
Many Protestant churches developed forms of self-government.
19
How does the map help explain why the Renaissance began in Italy?
Major trade routes went through Italy.
Political unity made Italy a center of scholarship.
Italy was not divided into separate feudal states.
Italy attracted scholars and religious pilgrims from Northern Europe.
20
Which of the following best describes a typical Renaissance painting?
Human faces are presented in an idealized, spiritual manner.
Proportions are exaggerated for symbolic effect.
Human figures are emphasized by being placed against a flat background.
People and backgrounds are painted in a way that mimics real life.
21
The heliocentric theory is the idea that
Earth is too heavy to move.
the moon is held in orbit by the force of gravity.
the sun is at the center of the solar system.
all heavenly objects circle Earth.
22
What were the 95 Theses?
translation of the New Testament into English by William Tyndale
argument by Martin Luther challenging the authority of the Catholic Church
decree issued by the Diet of Worms that declared Martin Luther an outlaw
book by John Calvin that set out the basic ideas of the Protestant faith
23
In what ways did Leonardo da Vinci’s paintings reflect the new concerns and techniques of Renaissance art?
realistic depiction of human figures & bright colors
linear perspective & bright colors
bright colors & focus on religious themes
realistic depiction of human figures & linear perspective
24
The secularism of the Renaissance was a shift from what feature of medieval life?
study of classical learning
manor economy
emphasis on religious values
feudal system
25
Francis Bacon’s contribution to the development of the scientific method was
using specific facts to make general rules.
rediscovering the writings of ancient astronomers.
drawing hypotheses based on mechanical laws.
inventing new tools to make discoveries.
26
What was Johann Gutenberg’s main achievement?
He invented wood block printing.
He popularized the use of the vernacular.
He invented printing that used movable type.
He translated the Bible into the German language.
27
Why did Henry VIII come into conflict with the pope?
The pope was angry about England’s defeat of the Spanish armada.
Henry wanted England to become a Protestant nation.
Henry wanted to remove the pope as head of the Church.
The pope refused to annul Henry’s marriage and allow him to remarry.
28
Which of the following statements about salvation represents a belief of John Calvin but not of Martin Luther?
God predetermines who will be saved.
Salvation is determined by faith alone.
A person can achieve salvation by performing good works.
Following the seven sacraments can lead to salvation.
29
How did growing secularism influence European writers during the Renaissance?
They translated Greek and Arabic writings into Latin.
They based their scientific ideas on the teachings of the Church.
They wrote more books about non-religious subjects.
They began to translate the Bible into the vernacular.
30
Renaissance architects designed structures that were considered beautiful because of their
ornate religious imagery.
harmony and proportion.
revival of medieval models.
simplicity of design.
31
Which statements describe the importance of a work such as this work by Albrecht Durer?
Created to please wealthy patrons and is an example of engraving
Focuses on classical themes and created to please wealthy patrons
Example of engraving and shows Italian influence on European Art
Example of engraving and reflects the religious and political conflicts
32
Why did literacy rates rise during the Renaissance?
The Church began to publish its Index of Books.
More women and men went to universities.
The quality of literature improved.
Access to books increased.
33
Why did the growth of trade and industry weaken feudalism?
Agriculture stopped being profitable because merchants imported food.
The rise of a merchant class weakened the power of monarchs.
Peasants left manors for towns where they could find work.
Feudal manors switched from agriculture to manufacturing.
34
Renaissance humanists believed that studying classical works could
cause one to reject religious traditions.
lead to a revival of the Roman empire.
deepen one’s religious faith.
help to create a better earthly life.
35
What idea that emerged as a result of the Protestant Reformation is also reflected in modern democratic governments?
humanism
religious tolerance
censorship
self-government
36
What was the chief goal of the Jesuits during the Counter-Reformation?
to defend past actions of the Catholic Church
to reform the Catholic Church
to create a new Church
to start the Inquisition
37
Which of the following is a major reason that Italy was the birthplace of the Renaissance?
Many of the great writers of the Renaissance were Italian.
Feudalism had been stronger in Italy than in other parts of Europe.
Italian scholars had preserved much of the learning of ancient Rome.
City-states in Italy were centers of trade and commerce.
