Renaissance and Reformation Review

Which was a major characteristic of the Renaissance?

• Conformity

• Mysticism

• Humanism

• Obedience

How were the Protestant Reformation and the Renaissance similar?

• discouraged the growth of strong monarchs

• encouraged people to question tradition

• were led by the military

What are some characteristics of Humanism?

• gaining knowledge through reason

• renewed interest in learning.

• moving away from secular ideas.

Martin Luther believed that the Bible was

• less important than the words of the pope.

• equally important as the words of the pope.

• the best source of religious truth.

• the worst source of religious truth.

The technique of perspective allowed Renaissance artists to

• place their work in cathedrals.

• charge more for work.

• show details in their work.

• add dimension and depth to their art.

How has the Scientific Revolution impacted Science today?

• Scientific theories are proved by history.

• Scientific theories are based on reason and evidence.

• Scientific theories are limited by the beliefs of the Catholic Church.

What impact did the Scientific Revolution have on the Catholic Church?

• The Catholic Church tripled in size and grew more powerful.

• The Catholic Church took away all power from the monarchs of Europe because it wanted to establish one Empire.

• The Catholic Church became less powerful because evidence had proved many scientific theories of the Church false.

How did technology contribute to the Protestant Reformation in Europe?

• The printing press helped the Protestants spread their ideas.

• Widespread access to printed bibles helped the Catholic Church suppress the Reformation.

• The spread of printed bibles reduced public interest in disagreements.

What was one of the most controversial ideas that came about during the Scientific Revolution?

• The heliocentric model of the Universe.

• The law of gravity was the most controversial.

• The motion of the planets going around the sun.

In England, religious change did not come from church officials or from the people. It came from

• a political quarrel between the king and the Pope.

• Church officials.

• The people of England.

• The Catholic church