UNIT 2 Quest: Renaissance, Reformation, and Exploration

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The Renaissance was:

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a period of cultural, artistic, and intellectual revival in Europe

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The term 'Renaissance' in French means:

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Rebirth

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The Renaissance is best defined as:

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A period of renewed interest in art, learning, and culture in Europe, sparked by a rediscovery of classical ideas.

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Renaissance art differed from Medieval art in which of the following ways? It focused more on realism and humanism.

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It focused more on realism and humanism.

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The feudal structure of Europe in the Middle Ages was characterized by which of the following? A rigid hierarchy of nobility, knights, and peasants that shifted towards more centralized power.

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A rigid hierarchy of nobility, knights, and peasants that shifted towards more centralized power.

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Renaissance Art is characterized by which of the following features? Perspective & Realism, Abstract Forms & Flatness, Minimalism & Monochrome, Cubism & Surrealism

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Perspective & Realism

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Renaissance Art is characterized by which of the following features related to Humanism/Individualism? A focus on the importance and potential of the individual, Emphasis on religious themes only, Rejection of classical influences, Depiction of only mythological subjects

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A focus on the importance and potential of the individual

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Secularism in Renaissance Art refers to which of the following characteristics? A focus on non-religious subjects and themes, An emphasis on religious symbolism, The use of only traditional medieval techniques, A rejection of classical influences

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A focus on non-religious subjects and themes

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Humanism and other ideas from the Renaissance led to the Protestant Reformation by:

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Encouraging individuals to question traditional authority and seek personal understanding of religious texts.

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Martin Luther is known for his 95 Theses, which outlined his objections to the Catholic Church. What were his main objections?

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He objected to the sale of indulgences and corruption within the Catholic Church.