From the Renaissance to the Enlightenment

What does the term 'Renaissance' mean?

• Rebirth

• Revolution

• Religion

• Reform

What is humanism?

• A philosophy emphasizing the worth of the individual

• A philosophy emphasizing religious faith

• A philosophy emphasizing secular learning

• A philosophy emphasizing both religious faith and secular learning

What did humanist philosophy suggest?

• Individuals could understand the world for themselves

• Individuals should rely solely on Church teachings

• Individuals should question Church teachings

• Individuals should not question anything

Who argued that believers did not need priests to show them the truth?

• Martin Luther

• Nicolaus Copernicus

• Isaac Newton

• John Locke

What branch of Christianity did Luther and his followers form?

• Lutheran Church

• Catholic Church

• Protestant Church

• Anglican Church

What contributed to the increase in education and literacy in Europe?

• Protestant emphasis on Bible study

• Scientific Revolution

• New works of art

• Trade with China

What was the big result of the Scientific Revolution?

• Creation of the scientific method

• Discovery of new planets

• Invention of the printing press

• Expansion of trade

Who proposed the heliocentric theory?

• Nicolaus Copernicus

• Isaac Newton

• John Locke

• Martin Luther

What did Isaac Newton explain in his book 'Principia'?

• Laws of gravity and motion

• Laws of planetary motion

• Laws of human society

• Laws of religious faith

What did people start to base their thinking on during the Scientific Revolution?

• Reason and progress

• Religious teachings

• Superstition and tradition

• Emotion and intuition