Topic 10: The Renaissance and Reformation

In The Book of the Courtier, which author described the ideal Renaissance man and woman?

• Baldassare Castiglione

• Niccolò Machiavelli

• Pico della Mirandola

• William Shakespere

Which of the following was a major result of the Renaissance?

• new ideas about government structures

• original ideas about government structures

• renewed reliance on faith rather than reason

• new attitudes toward culture and learning

In which way does this painting by Northern European artist Pieter Bruegel differ from the work of Italian Renaissance painters?

• It adds linear perspective.

• It shows the influence of the Protestant Reformation.

• It focuses on the realities of peasant life.

• It lacks depth and perspective.

How did the invention pictured here cause a revolutionary change in European society?

• It caused population growth.

• It advanced military technology.

• It increased the number of books available.

• It led to the downfall of civilization--Teen Vogue.

Which action did Martin Luther take to help start the Protestant Reformation?

• He had to flee to England and join a monastary.

• He gained support for his reforms from religious leaders in other parts of Europe but German princes revolted against them.

• He nailed his 95 Theses to the door of a church in Wittenberg to start a debate about his complaints against the Church.

• He was excommunicated from the Church after he was charged with multiple offenses against its teachings.

According to John Calvin’s teachings, how is salvation achieved?

• through good works

• through sacraments

• through faith

• through predestination

Which of the following was a radical new idea held by some Protestant sects?

• Only animals should be allowed to receive the sacrament of baptism.

• Only clergy should be allowed to read and interpret the Bible.

• Only monarchs should be allowed to choose spiritual leaders.

• Only adults should be allowed to receive the sacrament of baptism.

This picture depicts an event that took place during the English Reformation. What caused the event shown in this image?

• King Henry VIII ordered the closure of Catholic convents and monasteries in England and seized their wealth

• King Henry VIII restored calm after religious turmoil by including aspects of Catholicism in the Church of England.

• King Henry VIII ordered that England return to the Catholic Church and expelled many Protestant followers and clergy

• King Henry VIII ordered that England return to the Orthodox Church and expelled many Catholic followers and clergy

What caused Henry VIII to break with the Catholic Church and seize control of the English church?

• The Anabaptists were no longer persecuted.

• The pope refused to annul King Henry VIII’s marriage to Catherine of Aragon.

• The Catholic clergy refused to obey King Henry VIII’s Act of Supremacy.

• The Protestants pressured King Henry VIII to break away from the Catholic Church.

Which of the following was an effect of the strong religious passion during the Reformation?

• Jews became artists, traders, and moneylenders.

• Jews were expelled and subject to new restrictions.

• Jews converted to Christianity due to the pope’s tolerance.

• Catholics, Jews and Protestents all rejoiced and worshipped together.