Renaissance and Reformation Quiz

Who is known as the father of Renaissance art?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

• Raphael

• Donatello

In what year did Martin Luther post his Ninety-Five Theses?

• 1417

• 1517

• 1617

• 1717

What invention during the Renaissance period greatly aided in the spread of the Reformation?

• The compass

• The printing press

• The telescope

• Gunpowder

Which of the following works was painted by Michelangelo?

• The Last Supper

• The School of Athens

• The Sistine Chapel ceiling

• The Birth of Venus

What was the main reason Martin Luther was excommunicated by the Catholic Church?

• For translating the Bible into German

• For denying the authority of the Pope

• For his teachings on justification by faith

• For his marriage to a former nun

Which city is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance?

• Rome

• Venice

• Florence

• Milan

What was one of the main teachings of Martin Luther?

• The infallibility of the Pope (The pope is never wrong)

• The sale of indulgences is necessary for salvation

• Faith alone is sufficient for salvation

• The Bible should only be interpreted by the clergy

What was the primary language of the Renaissance period?

• English

• Latin

• Italian

• French

Which of the following is a famous sculpture created during the Renaissance period?

• The Statue of Liberty

• The Thinker

• David

• The Venus de Milo

What was the name of the movement Martin Luther started?

• The Reformation

• The Enlightenment

• The Renaissance

• The Crusades