Renaissance

The Sale of Indulgences was the act of getting your soul cleansed by __________.

• Selling Silk

• Paying Money

• Bible Reading

• Sunday Mass

How did the European economy change during the Renaissance?

• international trade became more important

• feudalism became more important

• coin money became less important

• inventions became less important

Which European country is the birthplace of the Renaissance?

• Egypt

• Italy

• Poland

• Russia

The Mona Lisa and Last Supper are painting by which historical Renaissance figure?

• Johannes Gutenberg

• Marco Polo

• William Shakespeare

• Leonardo da Vinci

How did the introduction of new ideas into Europe impact society during the Renaissance?

• It led to the creation of a government that unified European society

• It led to a celebration of ancient technologies in European society

• It encouraged people to think critically about society

• It encouraged people to become more isolated from society

Which event decreased the power of the Catholic Church in Europe?

• Beginning of the Crusades

• Reconquista of Spain

• Rise of Charlemagne in the Holy Roman Empire

• Rise of Humanism during the Renaissance

Which technological advancement was created in Europe during the Renaissance?

• combustion engine

• paper

• printing press

• wheel

The Scientific Method developed during what time period?

• American Revolution

• French Revolution

• Scientific Revolution

• Latin American Revolution

The CHECKS AND BALANCES ( separation of powers) system was the idea of which philosopher of the Enlightenment?

• Kant

• Montesquieu

• Smith

• Voltaire

Why did the Catholic Church react negatively to the spread of knowledge throughout Europe during the Renaissance?

• several of the church's leaders created religious schools throughout the region

• many new discoveries challenged the teachings of the church

• donations to the church decreased as people used money to pay for education

• political leaders used education to influence the teachings of the church.