01. Renaissance Test Review 24-25 (WH)

Which of the following occurred as a result of Martin Luther’s stand against indulgences?

• Germany rejected Lutheranism and remained entirely Roman Catholic

• Catholicism spread first to England and Scotland, then to France and Italy

• Henry VIII started a new religion in England called Anabaptism

• The Protestant Reformation began

Martin Luther showed his anger over the selling of indulgences and other abuses by the Church by

• Selling indulgences at a discounted price to undermine the church

• Starting the Mormon Church to solve the problems of Christianity

• Joining the inner circle of the priesthood to influence church policies

• Publicly posting information for people to see what he thought was wrong with the church

Who did Martin Luther believe people should rely on to interpret the Bible?

• Church Leaders

• Themselves

• The Greek Philosophers

• The newly translated King James Bible

Which of these was one of Martin Luther's main beliefs in his 95 Thesis?

• A ruler should be feared, instead of loved, if he cannot be both

• Nothing in the Bible grants the Pope power to free man of his sins

• The feudal system should be eliminated to allow peasants more rights

• God has predetermined who will be saved

What helped end the feudal system?

• Growth of towns and economies

• New government systems were adopted

• New King and Queen of Italy

• Peasants began to revolt

What were some ways the rights of peasants were limited under the Feudal System? (Choose two correct answers)

• Could not become legally married

• Could not improve their social status

• Could not own land

• Could not become craftsmen

• Could not fight as soldiers

Under the Feudal system, what did Kings and Lords receive from peasants (Choose all that are correct)

• Harvest from their crops

• Able men to serve as soldiers

• Craft and trade work

• Knights to command their armies

Which of these was the most important way that the Crusades contributed to the economies of Italy?

• The constant shipping of goods to soldiers

• The constant patronage of paintings to celebrate victories in battle

• The constant selling of Indulgences to sinners

• The constant collection of taxes by the Catholic Church

What was Northern Italy's main advantage that allowed them to take advantage of the economic opportunities of the Renaissance?

• Large rural areas with many farms to produce food

• Large urban areas with many workers, producers and consumers

• Large port cities with many docks and ships

• Large castles to protect farmers, workers and traders

Which of these leaders contributed to the Renaissance by spending massive amounts on supporting education, art, philosophy and business systems?

• Cosimo de Medici

• Petrarch

• Machiavelli

• Leonardo da Vinci