Chapter 3 Renaissance Quiz

Worldview and perspective are often confused for the same thing. They are related but different. Worldview is defined as:

• A moral standard or principle of behaviour of a person or group

• A way of looking at the world

• An interpretation of an event held by an individual

• The values and beliefs about the world held by societies

Which statement would represent the Renaissance worldview?

• People can use the power of reason and thinking to discover knowledge about themselves and society

• People can study only the Bible to discover answers to the meaning of life and to discover the world

• People should rely on tradition to address their problems, making new ways of looking at the world unnecessary

• People do not need to involve themselves in government because the ruler will make the necessary decisions for them.

Martin Luther believed that:

• Following the rituals of the institution of the Church was not enough to go to heaven

• Individuals should seek personal religious understanding

• Individuals should not pay the Church to receive forgiveness for their sins

• All of the above

Which was NOT a result of the Protestant Reformation:

• A number of differing Christian religions emerged

• Freedom of religion became important values in the Western worldview

• Religion became more secularized

• The Roman Catholic church made changes to its practices

The formation of European nations can be traced back to the:

• Development of the printing press

• Changes of ideas and thinking due to the Renaissance

• Introduction of gunpowder from the Far East

• Urban movement of people

The desire for _____________ was the main reason for the Age of Exploration.

• Religious Freedom

• Wealth

• Education

• Land

Expansionism was made possible by all of the following, except for:

• Advancements in cartography, shipbuilding, and navigation

• A better understanding of the Earth and geography

• Wealthy monarchs who funded expeditions to new lands

• A direct route through Europe to India and China

Which two European nations were the first to fund large expeditions for exploration?

• Spain and Portugal

• Spain and France

• Portugal and France

• France and Britain

In 1492, Columbus landed on an island in _____________, believing he was close to Indonesia.

• The Caribbean

• North America

• South America

• Asia

Although Magellan was killed during his voyage, one of his five ships returned to Europe as the first ship to do what?

• Discover Antarctica

• Sail across North America using rivers and lakes

• Circumnavigate the world

• Discover the Arctic Ocean