Renaissance and Reformtion

Click on ALL the subjects that were included in the humanities.

• History

• Rhetoric

• Science

• Literature

• Philosophy

Answer explanation

The humanities encompass subjects that study human culture. History, Rhetoric, Literature, and Philosophy are all part of this field, while Science is not included.

To what did many of the artists of the Renaissance give much attention to in their artwork?

• Landscape

• Anatomy

• Public Opinion

• originality

Answer explanation

During the Renaissance, artists focused heavily on anatomy to enhance the realism of their figures. This attention to the human form allowed for more lifelike representations in their artwork, making 'Anatomy' the correct choice.

Which city did the Medici Family financially support?

• Florence

• Rome

• Milan

• Paris

Answer explanation

The Medici Family was a powerful banking family that played a crucial role in the economic and cultural development of Florence, making it the center of the Renaissance. Their financial support helped establish Florence as a major cultural hub.

Who created the Church of England, completely breaking free from the Catholic Church?

• Desiderius Erasmus

• John Calvin

• Martin Luther

• King Henry VIII

Answer explanation

King Henry VIII established the Church of England in the 16th century, breaking away from the authority of the Pope and the Catholic Church primarily to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon.

Which law, established by the Catholic Church, declared Martin Luther an outlaw and excommunicated him from the Church?

• Edict of Worms

• Edict of Nantes

• Peace of Augsburg

• Act of Supremacy

Answer explanation

The Edict of Worms, issued in 1521, declared Martin Luther an outlaw and excommunicated him from the Catholic Church for his teachings, which challenged Church authority.

Which word describes the non-religious view point that was developed during the Renaissance?

• Medieval

• Secular

• Protestant

• Heresy

Answer explanation

The term 'secular' describes a non-religious viewpoint that emerged during the Renaissance, emphasizing humanism and individualism, contrasting with the religious focus of the Medieval period.

Who was considered a perfect example of a Renaissance Man because he was an excellent painter, sculptor, architect, inventor and mathematician?

• Michelangelo

• Brunelleschi

• da Vinci

• Raphael

Answer explanation

Leonardo da Vinci is the quintessential Renaissance Man, excelling in multiple fields such as painting, sculpture, architecture, invention, and mathematics, making him the perfect example of this ideal.

Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

• Michelangelo

• Brunelleschi

• da Vinci

• Raphael

Answer explanation

The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel was painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512. His work is renowned for its artistic mastery and includes famous scenes like 'The Creation of Adam', making him the correct choice.

Which Christian religion was the the first of the PROTESTANT faith?

• Calvinism

• Catholicism

• Lutheranism

• Puritanism

Answer explanation

Lutheranism, founded by Martin Luther in the 16th century, is recognized as the first Protestant faith, marking the beginning of the Reformation and a break from Catholicism.

Which law officially ended the fighting between Catholics and Protestants in Germany and accepted the division of the two?

• Law of Evesboro

• Edict of Nantes

• Edict of Worms

• Peace of Augsburg

Answer explanation

The Peace of Augsburg, established in 1555, officially ended the religious conflicts between Catholics and Protestants in Germany, recognizing their coexistence and allowing rulers to determine their territories' religion.