U3 Renaissance and Reformation Test Review

What does "Renaissance" mean?

In the Renaissance period, which factor was emphasized by the philosophy of humanism?

• Superiority of medieval thought

• Value of the individual

• Devotion to religion

Which practice of the Catholic Church did Martin Luther criticize in his Ninety-Five Theses of 1517?

• selling indulgences

• preaching predestination

• publishing the Bible in German

• sending missionaries to America

Which of the following Renaissance figures MOST helped scientists better understand the human body through art?

• Francis Bacon

• Tycho Brahe

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Christopher Columbus

The works of William Shakespeare are considered the finest example of Renaissance writing, but which response below is incorrect for why they are the best examples?

• Shakespeare invented over 1,700 new words.

• Shakespeare's works explored humanist themes such as a love, betrayal and jealousy.

• Shakespeare's works often incorporated Greek and Roman culture.

• Shakespeare's works often were about Martin Luther's 95 Theses.

How did the church punish Martin Luther?

• He was tortured and burned at the stake.

• He was dunked and drowned.

• He was thrown in jail for the rest of his life.

• He was put on trial and excommunicated.

Which of the following is NOT a result of the Protestant Reformation?

• The Catholic Church was stronger

• New churches were created

• Europe was divided between Protestant nations in the north & Catholic nations in the south

What do followers of Luther call themselves because they protested the pope's authority?

• Lutherites

• Luthans

• Protestants

• Protestors

The teachings of Martin Luther led to the idea that all people have dignity in their work and should be treated equally.

• True

• False

How did Pope Clement VII’s refusal to allow King Henry VIII to remarry affect the rise of a powerful nation-state in England?

• It prompted King Henry VIII to eliminate religion in England, establishing a completely secular state.

• It encouraged King Henry VIII to found the Church of England, expanding his secular and religious control.

• It weakened King Henry VIII and forced him to acknowledge the superior power of the Catholic Church in England.

• It compelled King Henry VIII to forego his remarriage, reducing the power of the monarchy in England.