World History Standard 9

What was one of the main economic changes that contributed to the rise of Florence during the Renaissance?

• The discovery of America

• The development of banking

• The fall of Constantinople

• The invention of the steam engine

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which artist is known for painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Raphael

• Michelangelo

• Donatello

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What is humanism primarily focused on?

• The study of religious texts

• The study of human potential and achievements

• The study of ancient warfare

• The study of natural sciences

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Who invented the printing press?

• Johannes Gutenberg

• Isaac Newton

• Galileo Galilei

• Nicolaus Copernicus

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Which of the following was a key idea of Martin Luther during the Protestant Reformation?

• The sale of indulgences is justified

• Salvation can be achieved through faith alone

• The Pope is infallible

• The Earth is the center of the universe

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How did the Medici family contribute to the rise of Florence?

• By leading military conquests

• By establishing a powerful banking network

• By inventing new agricultural techniques

• By discovering new trade routes

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What was a significant scientific achievement during the Renaissance?

• The development of the heliocentric model

• The invention of the telephone

• The discovery of penicillin

• The creation of the internet

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How did humanism influence Renaissance art?

• By focusing on religious themes exclusively

• By emphasizing the importance of perspective and human anatomy

• By rejecting classical antiquity

• By promoting abstract art

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What was the impact of the printing press on European society?

• It led to the decline of literacy rates

• It facilitated the spread of new ideas and knowledge

• It caused the collapse of the Catholic Church

• It made handwritten books more popular

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How did John Calvin's ideas differ from those of Martin Luther?

• Calvin believed in predestination, while Luther did not

• Calvin supported the sale of indulgences, while Luther opposed it

• Calvin rejected the Bible, while Luther embraced it

• Calvin was a proponent of the Catholic Church, while Luther was not

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