The development of the printing press had which of the following effects on the Renaissance?

AP Quiz II Review - Renaissance and Reformation

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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It aided the spread of Renaissance ideas beyond Italy
It diminished interest in Greek and Roman classics
It encouraged universities to focus exclusively on theology
It discouraged the spread of new scientific ideas
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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The development of the printing press had which of the following general effects on Europe in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries?
It significantly enhanced the authority of the Catholic Church in all parts of Europe
It significantly diminished the ability of monarchs to effectively centralize their states
It significantly contributed to the spread of new ideas across Europe
It significantly fueled rivalries between European states for overseas colonies
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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The Italian Renaissance and the Northern Renaissance shared an emphasis on which of the following artistic styles and themes?
Naturalistic representations of human-centered subjects using geometric perspective
Subjective representations of the painter’s emotional state
The incorporation of cultural themes from overseas colonies
The realistic depiction of social problems such as poverty and corruption
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Participants in the Northern Renaissance, such as Erasmus, differed from participants in the Italian Renaissance in which of the following ways?
They focused more on emulating Greek and Roman political traditions.
They focused more on paintings and architecture that followed classical styles.
They focused more on humanism as a mechanism for religious reform.
They focused more on commissioning artworks to enhance their prestige.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Erasmus’ critique of the clergy were most clearly influenced by which of the following historical developments at the time he wrote In Praise of Folly ?
The continued focus of universities on religious inquiry
The spread of cheap printed materials as a result of the development of Gutenberg’s printing press
The revival of interest in secular models for political and individual behavior
The humanist challenge to the institutional power of the Catholic Church
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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The printing press encouraged the growth of vernacular literature. Which of the following best explains the long-term effect this development had on Europe?
It encouraged the adoption of a single literary language across most of Europe.
It encouraged the development of distinct national cultures in Europe based on shared languages.
It discouraged the efforts of religious reformers across Europe.
It discouraged the spread of secular education across Europe.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
In 1558 Queen Elizabeth issued a decree that attempted to restrict and control the manner of preaching and religious teachings in England. Her action best represents which of the following?
Efforts to strengthen the central government by curbing the power of the aristocracy
Cultural changes as a result of contact with non-European societies during the voyages of exploration
Growing secularization in political philosophy as influenced by Machiavelli and other writers
Monarchical reforms designed to give governments greater control over religion and morality
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