World History: 1st Semester Exam

Which of the following European cities is known as the birthplace of the Renaissance?

• Flanders
• Florence
• Paris
• Wittenberg

What could the Medici family’s role in the Renaissance best be described as?

• They were influential artists.
• They wrote books about the history of the Renaissance.
• They were the ruling family of Italy that suppressed the Renaissance.
• They were wealthy patrons who financed the arts.

What conclusion did Niccolò Machiavelli come to about leadership in his book, The Prince?

• It is better to be feared than loved.
• It is most important that your subjects have freedoms and are happy.
• No one leader should have complete authority over a government.
• Women should not be political leaders.

Which is NOT an effect of Johann Gutenberg’s printing press?

• Books became cheaper in price.
• Wealthy nobles and clergy gained power.
• The public began to question the Catholic Church.
• More people learned to read.

What city became known as the Northern capital of the Renaissance?

• Flanders
• Florence
• Paris
• Wittenberg

Which of the following was NOT an issue Martin Luther took with indulgences?

• The wealthy could sin more, since they had more money.
• A sin against God cannot be forgiven by man.
• Forgiveness should not be bought.
• Men cannot be forgiven for sins.

The belief that God has long ago chosen who will go to heaven (saints) and who will go to hell (sinners) is called…

• Indulgence
• Heliocentrism
• Predestination
• Theocracy

A government controlled by a religious denomination is called a(n)…

• Anarchy
• Monarchy
• Theocracy
• Democracy

Who was the English king who created the Church of England in order to dissolve his marriage?

• Charles II (2)
• Henry VIII (8)
• Phillip II (2)
• James I (1)

___________ was the Catholic daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon.

• Marie Antoinette
• Elizabeth I (1)
• Maria Theresa
• Mary Tudor