Embraced humanism, education, and Catholicism

All the following were causes of the Renaissance EXCEPT:

strong centralized rule in Italy

Believed in strictly following the Bible

All of the following are true of Humanism EXCEPT:

was not reflected in Renaissance literature

What is Machiavelli's thesis claim in The Prince?

A ruler should be feared, rather than loved

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1
The Renaissance can best be described as
all of the above
"rebirth" of classical past
"refusal" to change social institutions
acceptance of medieval philosophy
2
Jesuits
Embraced humanism, education, and Catholicism
Supported the Anglican Church
Believed in Calvinism
Defied the orders of the Council of Trent
3
What term best describes the study of Greek and Roman history and philosophies?
Classicalism
Skepticism
Secularism
Humanism
4
Which term emphasizes the dignity of man?
Classicalism
Humanism
Well-roundedness
Skepticism
5
All the following were causes of the Renaissance EXCEPT:
Fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Empire
Italy's geography
strong centralized rule in Italy
Black Death in Europe
6
Calvinism
Were the only fans of the movie Cats
Believed in strictly following the Bible
Believed one could, based on their actions, become an "Elect"
Refuted predestination
7
Which event came first?
Peace of Augsburg
95 Theses
30 Years War
Creation of the Anglican Church
8
Which of the following refers to the belief in importance of life on earth, not just Heaven?
Skepticism
Humanism
Secularism
Classicalism
9
Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Donatello, and Raphael are all examples of
Renaissance statesmen
Victims in Dante's Inferno
Renaissance artists
Rulers of Italian city-states
10
Dante's Inferno can best be described as a:
book
satire
sermon
play
11
Which best describes Luther's theology?
Justification through faith
Justification through study
Justification is not possible
Justification through works
12
All of the following are true of Humanism EXCEPT:
was adopted by universities
was not reflected in Renaissance literature
believed that discussing ethics would create a better world
rooted in Greek and Latin classics
13
What is Machiavelli's thesis claim in The Prince?
The arts are destroying Florence
Rulers should be merciful and friendly
The Medici were corrupt and should be overthrown
A ruler should be feared, rather than loved
14
Which invention resulted in increased literacy in Europe?
All of the above
Caravel
Printing Press
Linear perspective in art

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