The Renaissance and The Reformation

What was a key characteristic of the Renaissance?

• Isolation from ancient texts

• Revival of classical learning

• Focus on medieval traditions

• Strict adherence to Church doctrines

Who was known for exposing the Donation of Constantine as a forgery?

• Giovanni Pico della Mirandola

• Martin Luther

• Lorenzo Valla

• Desiderius Erasmus

What did Erasmus produce that revealed errors in the Latin Vulgate?

• A Greek edition of the New Testament

• A philosophical treatise

• A Latin translation of the Bible

• A critique of Renaissance art

Which invention helped spread new ideas during the Renaissance?

• The printing press

• The telescope

• The compass

• The steam engine

What was the focus of Renaissance art?

• Political propaganda

• Religious uniformity

• Abstract concepts

• Individualism and naturalism

What did humanists apply to theology during the Renaissance?

• Blind faith and tradition

• Critical thinking and reason

• Mysticism and superstition

• Rituals and ceremonies

What did Martin Luther's 95 Theses challenge?

• Church authority

• Humanist philosophy

• Renaissance art

• Classical texts

Which of the following was a work by Erasmus?

• The Canterbury Tales

• The Prince

• In Praise of Folly

• The Divine Comedy

What did the Renaissance encourage people to do regarding their faith?

• Ignore religious texts

• Reject all forms of belief

• Practice it independently

• Follow strict Church rules

Who promoted the integration of human reason in religious interpretation?

• Marsilio Ficino

• Lorenzo Valla

• Desiderius Erasmus

• Michelangelo