Renaissance/Reformation Quizizz

What did Italy use their increase in wealthy to support?

• trading gold

• education and cultural activities

• the church

The Renaissance is a time of ________.

• religious ceremonies

• hunting and gathering

• rebirth

What was the major pandemic from the Middle Ages that killed a large portion of the population that led to the Renaissance?

• Influenza

• Black Plague

How did the printing press change the world?

• it helped the author with editing

• printed books faster and cheaper

• made the paper for authors

The deMedici family wanted Florence to be ___________.

• the center of religious ceremonies

• the biggest trading center

• the most beautiful city in the world

Why was the practice of selling indulgences criticized?

• Critics claimed it allowed kings to appoint bishops.

• Critics claimed it allowed bishops to hold positions far away.

• Critics claimed it allowed people to buy their way into heaven.

What was the goal of Catholic missionaries during the Catholic/Counter Reformation?

• to bring Catholic teachings to people around the world

• to convert Jews and Muslims in Spain to Catholicism

• to educate Catholics on the teachings of the Church

What was the cause of the Reformation?

• The people wanted a cure for Black Death.

• The King ordered everyone to attend church.

• People felt the church had become corrupt.

Who posted the Ninety-Five Theses?

• John Calvin

• Martin Luther

What did John Calvin push people to do?

• to join the Catholic Church

• to protest the Catholic Church

• to become polytheistic