Unit 7 Ren and Ref Retest

Why did the influence of Humanism impact the power of the Roman Catholic Church?

• The Church was more powerful than Humanist thought

• The Church was no longer considered the primary source of gaining knowledge

• The Church rejected teachings of ancient scholars

• The Church grew in cultural influence but declined in political influence.

How did the printing press impact the spread of Luther’s teachings?

• People became literate (able to read), allowing Luther’s teachings to spread

• People became illiterate (unable to read) and rejected Luther’s teachings

• Luther was unable to fully take advantage of the printing press’s abilities

• The Roman Catholic Church disagreed with the use of the printing press

Which of the following best reflects the effect of the Protestant Reformation on Europe?

• Europe became a more unified region

• Christianity no longer united Europe but divided it

• Europe experienced a long period of religious tolerance

• The Catholic Church refused to make any changes

The observations and research completed by Galileo Galilei and Nicholas Copernicus resulted in the belief that the—

• Earth was round and not flat

• The Bubonic Plague was caused by rats found on ships

• Blood in the body moves to and from the heart

• Earth orbited around the sun

Which of these best completes the diagram?

• Humanist ideals fueled the Renaissance

• Soldiers need for superior military technology

• Financial support by the English government

• Religious influence on science and technology

Which of these technological innovations had the greatest impact on the Protestant Reformation in Europe?

• The discovery that the Earth orbited around the sun

• The first telescope observation

• The invention of the printing press

• Oil-based inks imported from Africa

Which of the following is the best title for this list?

• Modernism

• Humanism

• Scholasticism

• Secularism

How did the Protestant Reformation lead to the Scientific Revolution?

• People started to be more religious

• People started to question tradition

• People started to reject reason over science

• People started to believe in feudalism

Which region was significantly affected by the Protestant Reformation?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which of the following headlines would a Humanist agree with most?

• “People already know everything there is to learn.”

• “People are capable of greatness and gaining new knowledge”

• “People are weak and unable to do great things.”

• “People are capable of being evil to others.”