Vocabulary Quiz: The Renaissance, Reformation, and Enlightenment

What was the Renaissance?

• A period of renewed interest in art, literature, and learning in Europe

• An economic system based on private ownership and free trade

• A political ideology promoting strong centralized power

• A religious movement against the Catholic Church

Which term refers to the belief in the importance of the individual and their potential?

• Individualism

• Secularism

• Absolutism

• Humanism

What is secularism?

• The study of ancient Greek and Roman cultures

• The belief in the separation of church and state

• The idea that God determines the fate of individuals

• The worship of multiple gods and goddesses

Which term refers to the intellectual and cultural movement that emphasized the power of human reason?

• Humanism

• Renaissance

• Printing Press

• Enlightenment

Who invented the printing press, which revolutionized the spread of information?

• Martin Luther

• Galileo Galilei

• Johannes Gutenberg

• Isaac Newton

What were the 95 Theses?

• Painting by Leonardo da Vinci

• Philosophical writings by René Descartes

• List of grievances against the Catholic Church by Martin Luther

• Laws establishing the principles of the Scientific Method

What were indulgences?

• Financial donations to the Protestant churches

• Writings promoting religious tolerance and freedom

• Official documents granting forgiveness of sins by the Catholic Church

• Political alliances between European monarchs

Who is known for leading the Protestant Reformation?

• Henry VIII

• Martin Luther

• Louis XIV

• Elizabeth I

Which term refers to a system of government where a single ruler has complete authority?

• Absolutism

• Protestant

• Patron

• Secularism

What was the Protestant Reformation?

• A movement advocating for religious freedom and tolerance

• A revolution against monarchical rule in Europe

• A war between Catholic and Islamic states

• A schism in the Christian Church led by Martin Luther