The Renaissance and Protestant Reformation

Who is considered the 'Father of the Reformation', known for challenging the beliefs and practices of the Catholic Church at the time?

• Galileo Galilei

• Martin Luther

• Henry VIII

• John Calvin

Which famous artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome?

• Vincent van Gogh

• Michelangelo Buonarroti

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Pablo Picasso

What scientific theory proposed by Copernicus challenged the geocentric view of the universe?

• Ptolemaic theory

• Astronomical theory

• Geocentric theory

• Heliocentric theory

How did the printing press impact the spread of ideas during the Renaissance?

• The printing press helped the widespread sharing of ideas by allowing the mass production of books

• The printing press only spread misinformation during the Renaissance

• The printing press had no impact on the spread of ideas during the Renaissance

• The printing press slowed down the spread of ideas during the Renaissance

What is the focus of Humanism in the Renaissance?

• Emphasizing reason, science, and individualism

• Promoting isolation and ignorance

• Prioritizing material wealth and power

• Focusing on tradition, religion, and conformity

Which leader of the Protestant Reformation translated the Bible into German?

• Martin Luther

• Ulrich Zwingli

• Henry VIII

• John Calvin

What was the name of the document Martin Luther wrote that criticized the Catholic Church's sale of indulgences?

• The Divine Comedy

• The Canterbury Tales

• The Prince

• 95 Theses

Who was the famous astronomer who improved the telescope and confirmed the heliocentric model of the solar system?

• Galileo Galilei

• Isaac Newton

• Johannes Kepler

• Nicolaus Copernicus

Which Protestant Reformation leader believed in predestination and founded the Presbyterian Church?

• John Wesley

• Martin Luther

• John Calvin

• Henry VIII

King Henry VIII began the ________ Church, which was practiced mainly in England.