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A review of key terms and concepts about the Renaissance and Reformation in Europe.
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How did Italy’s location help it become the birthplace of the Renaissance?
Italy was protected from the rest of Europe by the Alps
Italy had urban city-states which helped spread ideas
The bubonic plague had not reached southern Europe
Ideas could be spread easily by means of Italy's fleet
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What was an important effect of the invention of the printing press?
It increased literacy and the use of the vernacular
It led to a renewed study in Greek and Latin
It led to the development of public libraries
Gutenberg used his wealth to support the arts
3
Luther protested the selling of indulgences. What was that practice?
The clergy sold pardons that released people from their sins
Priests sold pardons to help the needy
Clergy members bought indulgences to reach heaven
Indulgences permitted priests to marry and have children
4
If people are more concerned with
worldly
rather than spiritual matters. This is called what?
Secularism
Individualism
Renaissance
Vernacular
5
What impact did the translation of the Bible into the vernacular have on European society?
Ppl relied less on the clergy bc they could read the Bible
It discouraged people from questioning the Church
The power of the clergy increased
It discouraged people to learn to read or write
6
The study of classical texts caused humanists to focus on what subject?
An understanding of early Christianity
Human potential and achievements
Roman law and government
An understanding of ancient Muslim values
7
What was the Renaissance a rebirth of?
Chivalry and tournaments
Good health after the plague
Christian devotion
Art and learning
8
Who declared himself head of the English Church?
Henry VIII
Martin Luther
Emperor Charles V
John Knox
9
In the Renaissance period, which belief was a key to the philosophy of humanism?
Superiority of medieval thought
Devotion to religion
Value of the individual
Obedience to government officials
10
Which of the following contributed to the birth of the Renaissance in Italy?
A wealthy merchant class which supported the arts
The rise of Protestantism
A new translation of the Bible
The development of oil painting and sculpting
11
What was the first full-sized book printed?
The Bible
Utopia
The Prince
Romeo and Juliet
12
The Catholic clergy paid for church projects by doing which of the following?
Trading with other nations
Selling indulgences and charging fees
Waging Middle Eastern wars
Taxing Roman citizens
13
What does "vernacular" mean?
A picture based writing system
The Roman Latin language
A native, local/common language instead of Latin
Greek language and alphabet
14
The medieval church in Western Europe was criticized for _____.
Being concerned with power and riches
Sponsoring explorations to the Middle East
Allowing the Bible to be printed and distributed
Refusing to sell indulgences to the peasants
15
Which statement describes a direct effect of the Renaissance on Western Europe?
The philosophy of humanism caused a decease in Church power
Art began to reflect an increase in religious themes
The feudal system was developed to provide stability
Nationalistic movements among minority ethnic groups decline
16
One of the causes of the Protestant Reformation was
Islam was attracting many converts in W. Europe
The majority of the Catholic clergy had lost faith
The rulers of N. Europe resented the power of the RCC
The exploration of the Americas led to new religious ideas
17
How did the Pope and the Catholic Church fight heresy?
Heretics were exiled to the island of Australia
The church collected a tax from the common people
The clergy were urged not to engage in trade
The Inquisition was used to urge heretics to recant
18
Gutenberg, Shakespeare, and Utopia are all associated with what?
The Arab Renaissance
The Southern Renaissance
The Italian Renaissance
The Northern Renaissance
19
Luther's posting of the 95 Theses is considered to be a turning point in history because
Martin Luther became the leader of Germany
The pope's right to sell indulgences was strengthened
The Catholic Church was weakened and new religions formed
The Catholic Church unified Germany & the Holy Roman Emperor
20
The Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation were similar in that both were________
Limited to Italy, France, and Germany
Stimulated by a questioning spirit
Supported by the working class people
Encouraged by the success of the French Revolution
21
The Reformation and Catholic (Counter) Reformation highlight the _____.
Religious & political struggle between Protestants/Catholics
Political struggle between the Pope and Holy Roman Emperor
Religious struggle between the Catholic Church/Pope
Political struggle between the Pope and German princes
22
The Peace of Augsburg ended a war between the supporters of which two groups?
Roman Catholics and Anglicans
French Catholics and Huguenots
Catholic and Protestant German princes
England and Spain
23
Which of the following was one of the reasons for the Reformation?
Luther said he could interpret the Bible better than anyone
The pope in Rome insisted on speaking only Latin
The Church was threatening to banish the king of France
European merchants resented paying taxes to the church
24
Martin Luther's 95 Theses were a call for
Reforms within the Roman Catholic Church
Religious revolt against the German princes
Reinstating greater papal authority
More crusades to spread Christianity
25
Which statement best describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?
Creativity in the arts was encouraged
Humanism decreased in importance
Social structures became very rigid
Political structure was similar to that of the Roman Empire
26
Which is an example of the Catholic Church’s response to Martin Luther & the Protestant Reform.
The Church increased the use of simony
Martin Luther was tried and convicted of heresy
The Lutheran Church was created by the Catholic Church
The Catholic (Counter) Reformation ended indulgences
27
There are now two major branches of Christianity in the Western world. These are:
Catholicism and Islam
Protestantism and Islam
Protestantism and Catholicism
Catholicism and Calvinism
28
Which best categorizes the main cause for the start of the Reformation in
England
?
Military
Social
Economic
Political
29
Renaissance architects favored which of the following styles?
Gothic
Classical Greek and Roman
Medieval
Chinese
30
In what way did Leonardo da Vinci represent a Renaissance Man?
He was a painter, sculptor, inventor and scientist
He painted the Mona Lisa while holding a scientific debate
He used perspective in all of his artwork
He lived in Italy during the 1500s
31
What was the main reason for Henry VIII's split with the Catholic Church?
His religious beliefs
His treatment of Catherine of Aragon
His desire for a male heir
His unwillingness to pay Church taxes
32
For what is the Medici family famous?
For being religious reformers
For being rulers and supporters of the arts
For being writers
For being artists
