Which point of view best represents the philosophy of the Renaissance?

The Greek and Roman civilizations are worth studying

Which statement best characterizes the Renaissance?

Greater emphasis placed on human potential

How did the Renaissance influence the Protestant Reformation?

Encouraged a questioning attitiude

How would you describe someone who is "Machiavellian"?

Someone who believes that the ends justify the means

What does Niccolo Machiavelli advise a wise ruler to do in his book The Prince?

Do what is necessary to stay in power

What is a major characteristic of Humanism?

An appreciation for the basic work of individual achievement

What was a major immediate effect of the Reformation in Western Europe?

Decline in religious unity and in the power of the Church

Why did Galileo recant his scientific discoveries?

He feared that the Church might excommunicate him

The Renaissance in Western Europe is best described as a period marked by...

Great intellectual and artistic creativity

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1
Who made one of the first printed bibles with a printing press?
Michelangelo
John Calvin
Magellan
Gutenberg
2
Who wrote the Divine Comedy?
Dante
Gutenberg
James II
Martin Luther
3
Who was the author of Utopia?
Newton
Martin Luther
Dante
Thomas More
4
What was a long term effect of the invention of the Printing Press?
Monarchies were restored to absolute power
Development of new ideas was discouraged
Literacy rate increased
Feudal system declined
5
Who developed the Heliocentric model of the universe?
Gutenberg
Magellan
Copernicus
Dante
6
Which point of view best represents the philosophy of the Renaissance?
Religious doctrines are the only subject of value
The Greek and Roman civilizations are worth studying
The glorification of human beings is sinful
Class distinctions in society should be abolished
7
Which English ruler formed the Anglican Church?
Henry VIII
Elizabeth I
Sir Thomas More
James II
8
Who was the first person to sail all the way around the world?
Magellan
Henry VIII
DaGama
Donatello
9
Which statement best characterizes the Renaissance?
The Catholic Church banned paintings and sculptures
Greater emphasis placed on human potential
Rigid social classes were strengthened from Medieval times
The authority of the Catholic Church was expanded
10
Who addressed the issue of the sale of indulgences and the worldly lives of clergy members?
John Locke
Karl Marx
Martin Luther
Adam Smith
11
Who wrote about the theory of gravity
Elizabeth I
Michelangelo
Newton
Thomas More
12
What was "reformed" during the Reformation?
Catholic Church
Civil Laws
The Scientific Method
European Kingdoms
13
How did the Renaissance influence the Protestant Reformation?
Question the existence of God
Stressed the importance of life after death
Great support for democratic forms of government
Encouraged a questioning attitiude
14
How would you describe someone who is "Machiavellian"?
Interested in worldly possessions
Pleasure seeker
Scientist
Someone who believes that the ends justify the means
15
Why did art flourish in Europe during the Renaissance?
Patrons
Agricultural based economy
The pursuit of reforms
Development of guilds
16
Who started the Protestant Reformation?
Da Vinci
Martin Luther
Mr. Stoltz
Copernicus
17
What does Niccolo Machiavelli advise a wise ruler to do in his book The Prince?
Keep taxes and food prices low
Encourage education and the arts
Allow advisors to speak their minds
Do what is necessary to stay in power
18
What is a major characteristic of Humanism?
State powers are more important than individual rights
Emphasis on social control and obedience to your ruler
An appreciation for the basic work of individual achievement
Reject ancient civilizations and cultures
19
What was a major immediate effect of the Reformation in Western Europe?
Greater tolerance of religions other than Christianity
Decline in religious unity and in the power of the Church
Renewed domination of the Church over German states
Decrease in educational opportunities for the middle class
20
Why did Galileo recant his scientific discoveries?
He feared that the Church might excommunicate him
He was a strong supporter of Church doctrine
He had lost faith in the teachings of science
He wanted to advance his ideas through the Church
21
Which city led the Renaissance in artistic excellence?
Milan
Paris
London
Florence
22
The Renaissance in Western Europe is best described as a period marked by...
Christian unity throughout the region
Unquestioned reliance on the teachings of Aristotle
Great intellectual and artistic creativity
An advance in Muslim culture
23
Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Donatello
Da Vinci
Michelangelo
Rafael
24
Which religious leader believed in Theocracy?
Charles V
DaGama
John Calvin
Shakespeare
25
Who was the first person to sail around Africa to India?
Rafael
DaGama
Magellan
John Calvin
26
What did Martin Luther call for in his 95 Theses?
Spread of the crusades to Europe
Religious revolt against German princes
Reforms within the Church
Greater papal authority

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The Renaissance

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Questions 26

Answers

1
Who made one of the first printed bibles with a printing press?
Michelangelo
John Calvin
Magellan
Gutenberg
2
Who wrote the Divine Comedy?
Dante
Gutenberg
James II
Martin Luther
3
Who was the author of Utopia?
Newton
Martin Luther
Dante
Thomas More
4
What was a long term effect of the invention of the Printing Press?
Monarchies were restored to absolute power
Development of new ideas was discouraged
Literacy rate increased
Feudal system declined
5
Who developed the Heliocentric model of the universe?
Gutenberg
Magellan
Copernicus
Dante
6
Which point of view best represents the philosophy of the Renaissance?
Religious doctrines are the only subject of value
The Greek and Roman civilizations are worth studying
The glorification of human beings is sinful
Class distinctions in society should be abolished
7
Which English ruler formed the Anglican Church?
Henry VIII
Elizabeth I
Sir Thomas More
James II
8
Who was the first person to sail all the way around the world?
Magellan
Henry VIII
DaGama
Donatello
9
Which statement best characterizes the Renaissance?
The Catholic Church banned paintings and sculptures
Greater emphasis placed on human potential
Rigid social classes were strengthened from Medieval times
The authority of the Catholic Church was expanded
10
Who addressed the issue of the sale of indulgences and the worldly lives of clergy members?
John Locke
Karl Marx
Martin Luther
Adam Smith
11
Who wrote about the theory of gravity
Elizabeth I
Michelangelo
Newton
Thomas More
12
What was "reformed" during the Reformation?
Catholic Church
Civil Laws
The Scientific Method
European Kingdoms
13
How did the Renaissance influence the Protestant Reformation?
Question the existence of God
Stressed the importance of life after death
Great support for democratic forms of government
Encouraged a questioning attitiude
14
How would you describe someone who is "Machiavellian"?
Interested in worldly possessions
Pleasure seeker
Scientist
Someone who believes that the ends justify the means
15
Why did art flourish in Europe during the Renaissance?
Patrons
Agricultural based economy
The pursuit of reforms
Development of guilds
16
Who started the Protestant Reformation?
Da Vinci
Martin Luther
Mr. Stoltz
Copernicus
17
What does Niccolo Machiavelli advise a wise ruler to do in his book The Prince?
Keep taxes and food prices low
Encourage education and the arts
Allow advisors to speak their minds
Do what is necessary to stay in power
18
What is a major characteristic of Humanism?
State powers are more important than individual rights
Emphasis on social control and obedience to your ruler
An appreciation for the basic work of individual achievement
Reject ancient civilizations and cultures
19
What was a major immediate effect of the Reformation in Western Europe?
Greater tolerance of religions other than Christianity
Decline in religious unity and in the power of the Church
Renewed domination of the Church over German states
Decrease in educational opportunities for the middle class
20
Why did Galileo recant his scientific discoveries?
He feared that the Church might excommunicate him
He was a strong supporter of Church doctrine
He had lost faith in the teachings of science
He wanted to advance his ideas through the Church
21
Which city led the Renaissance in artistic excellence?
Milan
Paris
London
Florence
22
The Renaissance in Western Europe is best described as a period marked by...
Christian unity throughout the region
Unquestioned reliance on the teachings of Aristotle
Great intellectual and artistic creativity
An advance in Muslim culture
23
Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Donatello
Da Vinci
Michelangelo
Rafael
24
Which religious leader believed in Theocracy?
Charles V
DaGama
John Calvin
Shakespeare
25
Who was the first person to sail around Africa to India?
Rafael
DaGama
Magellan
John Calvin
26
What did Martin Luther call for in his 95 Theses?
Spread of the crusades to Europe
Religious revolt against German princes
Reforms within the Church
Greater papal authority