Why was Copernicus’s theory revolutionary?

It contradicted the teachings of classical thinkers

What did Rabelais, Shakespeare, and Cervantes have in common?

They each wrote in the vernacular

The printing revolution meant that

the Bible could be read for the first time.

One of Newton’s contributions was his

explanation of the movement of planets

In 1545, the Council of Trent

established the direction of Catholic reforms.

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1
Why was Copernicus’s theory revolutionary?
It went against the theories of Isaac Newton
It contradicted the teachings of classical thinkers
It agreed with Luther’s ideas
It was not based on scientific observations.
2
Who sculpted David and painted the Sistine Chapel?
Leonardo da Vinci
Cosimo de’ Medici
Raphael
. Michelangelo
3
In The Prince, Macchiavelli advises rulers to
learn poetry, music, and sports
be ruthless in achieving goals
learn courtly manners
support the arts
4
Which two men revolutionized scientific thought in the 1600s?
Plato and Aristotle
Bacon and Descartes
Luther and Calvin
. Boyle and Galileo
5
What did Rabelais, Shakespeare, and Cervantes have in common?
They each wrote in everyday English.
They each wrote in the vernacular
They each wrote their works in Latin.
They each are best known for their plays.
6
The northern Renaissance began in the cities of
Flanders
France
England.
Germany
7
The printing revolution meant that
the Bible could be read for the first time.
the arts lost many patrons.
an end to illiteracy in Europe.
exposed educated readers to new ideas and places.
8
To escape religious persecution, some Calvinists
became followers of Ulrich Zwingli
sailed to the Americas
became Catholics
moved to France
9
John Calvin believed the world was divided into
saints and sinners
Huguenots and Protestants
Calvinists and Lutherans.
Catholics and Christians.
10
Galen’s ancient works were incorrect in terms of
architecture
surgery
chemistry
human anatomy
11
Who was executed for opposing the Act of Supremacy
Thomas Cranmer
Elizabeth I
Henry VIII
Thomas More
12
Which Renaissance ideal did Shakespeare’s work explore?
complexity of the individual
religious devotion
feminism
realism
13
One of Newton’s contributions was his
description of how muscles and blood vessels work
explanation of the movement of planets
analysis of the composition of matter
invention of the microscope
14
Which of the following best describes the Catholic Reformation?
Church abuses were reduced
Protestant views were adopted
Calvin became a Catholic
Many began to doubt their faith
15
In 1545, the Council of Trent
ordered that Jews be given freedom of religion.
established the direction of Catholic reforms.
made Elizabeth queen of England.
reinforced Lutheranism in France.

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