World @1500 & Reformation Review

The study of classical texts caused humanists to focus on what subject?

• an understanding of early Christianity

• Roman law and government

• an understanding of ancient Muslim values

• human potential and achievements.

What is the first full book printed using Johann Gutenberg’s printing press?

• The Bible

• Utopia

• In Praise of Folly

• Romeo & Juliet

Which Renaissance figure was associated with humanist ideas?

• Erasmus

• Raphael

• Michelangelo

• Shakespeeare

Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences. What were indulgences "supposed" to do or intended to accomplish?

• Responses

  • Charles V told his people that buying indulgences was a way to earn a way to heaven.

• Clergy members bought indulgences to reach higher offices.

• Pardons that released people from performing penalties for their sins.

• Indulgences permitted priests to marry and have children.

Who declared himself the head of the English Church?

• Henry VIII

• Enperor Charles V

• Martin Luther

• John Knox

Who was the important Catholic Reformer who founded the Jesuit order?

• Katarina Zell

• Girolamo Savonarola

• Pope Paul III

• Ignatius of Loyola

What was an important effect of the invention of the printing press?

• It led to a renewed study of Latin and Greek.

• It was used to reinforce Catholic doctrine.

• Gutenberg used his wealth from the invention to support artists.

• It increased literacy and the use of the vernacular.

Which of the following was a major reason for the Reformation?

• European merchants and monarchs resented Italian domination of the Church.

• The Church was threatening to excommunicate the king of France.

• Martin Luther said he could interpret the Bible better than the pope.

• Spain felt threatened by the power of the Hapsburg family.

Which of the following was one of Luther's main beliefs?

Responses

• Faith is revealed by a strong work ethic.

• Salvation comes from faith alone.

• Common people need Church leaders to understand the Bible.

• Christians needed to be baptized again as adults.

What was the main reason for Henry VIII's split with the Roman Catholic Church?

• his treatment of Catherine of Aragon

• his unwillingness to pay Church taxes

• his religious beliefs

• his desire for a male heir