Chapter 1 -The Renaissance and the Reformation

The artists of the Renaissance focused on

• humanistic concerns

• the universe

• the spiritual world

• the Catholic Church

Why is Albrecht Durer often compared to Leornardo da Vinci?

• He spoke several languages.

• He had wide-ranging interests.

• He painted many scenes of peasants.

• He studied art in Spain.

The development of printing in Europe led to

• religious tolerance.

• increased competition with China.

• increased literacy.

• increased corruption in the

  Roman Catholic Church.

Luther criticized the Roman Catholic Church for

• selling indulgences

• preaching forgiveness

• translating the Bible into German

• believing in the Bible

Which of the following contributed to the birth of the Renaissance in Italy?

• a new translation of the Bible

• a wealthy and powerful merchant class

• the development of oil painting

• the rise of Protestantism

Which of the following was an effect of the printing revolution in the 1500s?

• the spread of new ideas

• decreased funding for the arts

• increased competition with China

• the beginning of compulsory education

Luther believed that

• good deeds were necessary for salvation

• the Pope was the sole religious authority.

• the Bible was a hoax

• salvation could be achieved

  through faith alone

How did Henry VIII react when the Pope refused to annul his marriage?

• He started a war.

• He took over the English church.

• He started the Reformation.

• He imposed fines on the Roman Catholic Church.

In 1545, the Council of Trent

• made Elizabeth queen of England.

• reinforced Lutheranism in France.

• established the direction of the

  Catholic reforms.

• ordered that Jews be given

  freedom of religion.

Which of the following best describes the Catholic Reformation?

• Protestant views were adopted.

• Calvin became a Catholic.

• Many began to doubt their faith.

• Church abuses were reduced.