Q3 Review

The Renaissance was a major turning point in world history. Which event most contributed to the beginning of the Renaissance?

• the conquest of Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks

• the Crusades led to a renewed interest in classical Western texts by humanist scholars

• the criticism for the sale of indulgences and interest in gaining wealth by the Catholic Church

• the temporary move of the Papacy from Rome to Avignon

Which heading best completes the partial outline above?

• Effects of the Renaissance

• Development of Democracy

• Development of the Reformation

• Causes of the Scientific Revolution

The strongest support for the idea expressed in this quotation is based on the fact that the Renaissance encouraged

• rejection of the Bible as a guide to life

• a questioning spirit and the concept of secularism

• strict observance of Christian doctrine in daily life and in art

• a lack of interest in classical knowledge of the Greeks and Romans

Which renaissance impact does the quote above refer to?

• the use of religious themes in art

• the political and religious strength of the papacy

• the existence of independent city-states rather than a central government

• the encouragement of learning as a means of developing full human potential

The above list depicts

• events that occurred as a result of the spread of Greek and Roman culture

• issues and events related to the growth of the Byzantine Empire

• philosophies of the Renaissance period of Europe

• intellectual, artistic, economic, and religious impacts of the Reformation

What was a political impact of the Reformation?

• The holy Roman Catholic Empire strengthened, and the church influenced nearly all aspects of daily life

• The systems of feudalism and manorialism grew and spread rapidly throughout Europe

• Europe becomes politically fragmented, and the Crusades begin

• Europe becomes politically fragmented along religious lines, and nations aligned themselves as Catholic or Protestant

What changes in thinking occurred as a result of the Scientific Revolution?

• application of religious thinking to problems of society and government

• more reliance on methods of reason as opposed to decisions based on religious beliefs

• classical manuscripts were spread by the use of the printing press

• Belief that economic liberty leads to economic progress without government interference

The Enlightenment is often considered a turning point in world history because it

• advanced the teachings of the Catholic Church

• established a more rigid social hierarchy

• applied rational thinking to attack more traditional beliefs

• promoted royal absolutism

In 1799, how did the outcome in France differ from the outcome in the United States?

• French supporters of absolutism installed a new king who ruled by divine right

• Unstable leadership in France allowed a military dictator to seize power

• A weak central authority in France allowed provinces to form independent republics

• French Jacobins formed a republican government in which the heads of state had only limited powers

How did the causes of the French Revolution differ than causes of the American Revolution?

• The French Revolution was spurred on with enlightenment ideas of social equality and popular sovereignty

• The American Revolution stemmed from tax concerns of the merchant class, while the poorer of France were supporting the wealthy through taxes

• The French revolution resulted in a bloody revolution that persecuted French aristocrats

• The American revolution inspired other peoples seeking democracy and independence