The Renaissance and Reformation Test

The dome of this Renaissance cathedral in Florence reflects which characteristic of the Renaissance?

• Classical revival.

• Modern structures

• Minimalist design

• Gothic architecture

In The Book of the Courtier, which author described the ideal Renaissance man and woman?

• Baldassare Castiglione
• Michelangelo Buonarroti
• Niccolò Machiavelli
• Leonardo da Vinci

Which of the following was a major result of the Renaissance?

• A decline in scientific inquiry.
• An increase in feudalism and monarchy.
• A focus on religious dogma and tradition.
• A focus on Humanism

In which way does this painting by Northern European artist Pieter Bruegel differ from the work of Italian Renaissance painters?

• It lacks depth and perspective.

• 1. It focuses on the realities of peasant life.

How did the invention pictured here cause a revolutionary change in
European society?

• It caused population growth.

• It advanced military technology.

• It increased the number of books available.

1. Which action did Martin Luther take to help start the Protestant Reformation?

• He translated the Bible into Latin.
• He wrote the Ninety-Five Theses.
• He established the Catholic Church.
• He led a crusade against the church.

According to John Calvin’s teachings, how is salvation achieved?

• through predestination

• through sacraments

• 1. through good works

1. Which of the following was a radical new idea held by some Protestant sects?

• Infant baptism

• Adult baptism and separation of church and state.
• Complete church control over people

• Rejection of the Bible as a holy text.

1. What caused Henry VIII to break with the Catholic Church and seize control of the English church?

• Henry VIII's desire to annul his marriage and gain control over the English church.
• Henry VIII was influenced by Martin Luther's writings.
• The Pope refused to grant Henry VIII a title he desired.
• Henry VIII wanted to spread Protestantism across Europe.

1. Which of the following was an effect of the strong religious passion during
   the Reformation?

• The establishment of Protestant denominations.
• The decline of literacy rates.
• The unification of all Christian denominations.