Renaissance and Reformation

Which statement explains why the Renaissance began in Italy?

• Italy was not influenced by a classical heritage.

• The Italian city-states were wealthy centers of trade and manufacturing.

• The Catholic Church did not have any influence in Italy.

• Italy was politically unified by a strong central government.

Which statement is one of the cause of the Protestant Reformation?

• Corruption among high officials of the Catholic Church

• Call for the Council of Trent by Pope Paul III

• Passage of the Act of Supremacy in England

• Revolt by the Moors in Spain

“Christians should be taught that he who gives to a poor man or lends to a needy man does better than if he used the money to buy an indulgence.”

—Martin Luther

Which major movement in European history started with the idea expressed in this statement?

• Industrial Revolution

• Protestant Reformation

• Enlightenment

• Renaissance

Which statement would Martin Luther have most agreed?

• Only the Catholic Church has the ability to grant salvation.

• Only genuine faith in God can give a person salvation.

• A person can obtain salvation by helping the poor.

• People of all religious faiths have an equal chance at salvation

During the Renaissance there was a change in thought, which statement expresses a belief shared by most Renaissance humanist philosophers?

• Governments should establish overseas empires

• People should withdraw from the world to worship God

• People should study secular subjects as well as sacred matters

• Scholars should follow Church teachings without question

Which of the following was a major characteristic of European art during the Renaissance?

• Introduction of Gothic architecture as a new art form.

• Lifelike portrayal of people and their environment.

• Reproduction of prehistoric buildings on a mass scale.

• Use of abstract designs to signify feelings.

“Never attempt to win by force what can be won by deception.”

–Niccolò Machiavelli, The Prince

Which idea about leadership would Niccoló Machiavelli most likely support?

• Leaders should do whatever is necessary to achieve their goals

• Leaders should fight against discrimination and tolerance

• Leaders should listen to the desires of the people and follow them

• Leaders should be good, fair, and kindly at all times

Which statement best explains the impact of families like the Medici family during the Renaissance era on Italian cities, like Florence?

• Wealth was hoarded by the rich

• Wealth was redistributed & the church used taxes to help more people

• Wealth was used on art, education and beautification projects in Italy

• Wealth was used to advance political motives

The above points were all aspects of the -

• Age of Revolutions

• Protestant Reformation

• European Renaissance

• Spread of Islam

According to the graphic, which factor helped most to bring about the Protestant Reformation?

• Kings and princes in Northern Europe resented the power of the Catholic Church

• Islam was attracting many converts throughout Western Europe

• The Catholic clergy had lost faith in their religion and were leaving the Church

• Exploration of the Americas led to the introduction of new religious ideas