Renaissance Quiz

What does Renaissance mean?

• Rebirth

• Enlightenment

• Revolution

• Enlightenment

What time period occurred before the Renaissance?

• Medieval period

• Baroque period

• Victorian era

• Industrial Revolution

During the Renaissance period, what did individuals start to focus on rather than religion?

• Politics

• Art and Humanism

• Agriculture

• Warfare

Which two classical cultures influenced the art, architecture, and literature of the Renaissance period?

• Greek and Roman

• Egyptian and Mesopotamian

• Chinese and Indian

• Persian and Byzantine

Define humanism:

• The belief in the importance of the individual and their potential

• The study of the human body

• A religious doctrine

• The worship of nature

Who was Martin Luther? What was he dissatisfied with?

• A scientist who discovered the laws of motion.

• A philosopher who advocated for the separation of powers.

• A German Monk who criticized the Catholic Church's sale of indulgences.

• A monarch who established the Church of England.

What are indulgences?

• Religious ceremonies performed by priests.

• Documents sold by the Catholic Church to forgive sins.

• Ancient artifacts revered by Renaissance scholars.

• Scholarly texts banned by the Church.

What are Martin Luther’s 95 Theses?

• His list of grievances (complaints) against the Catholic Church.

• His scientific observations about planetary motion.

• His philosophical treatise on government.

• His artistic works depicting biblical scenes.

What was a result of Martin Luther’s 95 Theses?

• The founding of the Jesuit order.

• The Council of Trent.

• The Protestant Reformation.

• The Catholic Counter-Reformation.

Why did Henry VIII create the Church of England?

• Because he disagreed with the Pope on matters of theology.

• Because he wanted to establish a theocracy.

• Because he wanted to marry Anne Boleyn.

• Because he believed in religious tolerance.