The Renaissance, Reformation, Middle Ages, and Enlightenment

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Which of the following was NOT one of Leonardo Da Vinci's major achievements? Painting the Mona Lisa, Designing plans for a helicopter, Inventing a calculator, Discovering DNA

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Discovering DNA

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What was the MOST important effect of the invention of the printing press?

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Increased literacy and use of vernacular languages

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How did Copernicus and Galileo's contributions differ? Options: Copernicus supported the geocentric theory, while Galileo supported the heliocentric theory, Copernicus made improvements to telescopes, while Galileo studied the motions of the planets, Copernicus discovered planetary laws of motion, while Galileo studied the nature of light, Copernicus and Galileo both supported the heliocentric theory of the universe

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Copernicus and Galileo both supported the heliocentric theory of the universe

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What was the artistic technique widely used in the Renaissance that enabled artists to create the illusion of depth and three dimensionality?

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Perspective

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How did the Medici family contribute to the growth of Florence in the 1400s?

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Through banking and trade

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Which of the following statements about humanism is true? Humanism was inspired by the ideas of the Catholic Church, Humanism focused on the study of classical Greek and Roman texts, Humanism rejected the importance of religion in society, Humanism encouraged the development of new scientific methods

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Humanism focused on the study of classical Greek and Roman texts

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Why did King Henry VIII break away from the Catholic Church to start the English Reformation?

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He could not convince the Pope to allow him to divorce his wife.

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What was the MOST important impact resulting from the 95 Theses, Henry VIII's Act of Supremacy, and John Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion?

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The decline in the power of the Catholic Church

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Which declaration was made by the Council of Trent called by Pope Paul III? Options: The Catholic clergy were the only ones who could interpret the Bible, Salvation was achieved through faith alone, Church doctrine was not equal to the Bible as a source of religious truth, Good works were not necessary for salvation

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The Catholic clergy were the only ones who could interpret the Bible

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What was the goal of the Counter Reformation?

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To end the Protestant movement and bring people back to the Catholic Church.