16th Century Society and Politics- Reading Check

What intellectual movement led to a questioning of traditional beliefs and values during the 16th century?

• The Renaissance

• The Protestant Reformation

• The Counter Reformation

• The Industrial Revolution

What was a significant factor in shaping class distinctions during the 16th century?

• Health

• Education

• Wealth

• Religion

Which social class received special privileges such as tax reductions and legal protection during the 16th century?

• Lower classes

• Merchants

• Nobles

• Peasants

In the 16th century, what was considered an important duty and a measure of a woman's worth?

• To report suspicious or immoral behavior

• To have children

• To read literature

• To become preachers and church leaders

What was the role of the Catholic Church during the 16th century?

• Enforcing moral codes

• Preserving their power

• Promoting religious tolerance

• Supporting the Protestant Reformation

What were the punishments used by cities to enforce moral codes during the 16th century?

• Imprisonment

• Fines

• Public shaming

• Exile

What was the purpose of publicly punishing immoral behavior during the 16th century?

• To rehabilitate the offenders

• To entertain the public

• To act as a deterrent for others

• To seek revenge

What was the phenomenon known as the Witch-hunt during the 16th century?

• A period of persecution of people accused of witchcraft

• A celebration of witchcraft

• A movement to promote women's rights

• A religious gathering

For peasants and the lower classes during the 16th century, what were leisure activities often tied to?

• Agriculture

• Religious calendar

• Trade and commerce

• Education

What did the growth of trade and commerce during the 16th century lead to?

• A decline in social hierarchies

• The emergence of a new merchant class

• A decrease in the standard of living

• A decrease in leisure activities