Renaissance Life

What was one of the main impacts of the Renaissance on the Church?

• It resulted in the Church gaining more followers.

• It increased the Church's power.

• It led to the construction of more churches.

• It diminished support for an all-powerful Church.

Which invention during the Renaissance played a significant role in spreading new ideas?

• The Internet

• The printing press

• The telescope

• The steam engine

Who was a key figure in the Protestant Reformation?

• Martin Luther

• Galileo Galilei

• William Shakespeare

• Leonardo da Vinci

What was the Humanism movement primarily focused on?

• Expanding European territories

• Building new architectural structures

• Reviving the study of Greek and Latin classics

• Developing new scientific theories

What did Martin Luther famously do in 1517?

• Discovered new continents

• Translated the Bible into Latin

• Wrote the 95 Theses

• Invented the printing press

What was one of the unintended effects of the Humanism movement?

• The decline of classical libraries

• The invention of the steam engine

• A decrease in book demand

• A new demand for books

What was a major consequence of the Reformation?

• The end of religious conflicts in Europe

• The split of the Catholic Church

• The unification of all Christian denominations

• The strengthening of papal authority

What did the Renaissance period emphasize in terms of intellectual movement?

• The centrality of humans in their own universe

• The dominance of religious teachings

• The rejection of classical arts

• The importance of medieval traditions

What was a key factor that made the 'old' Medieval order unsustainable?

• The stability of the Catholic Church

• The lack of technological innovations

• The absence of new political ideas

• Scientific discoveries and technological innovations

What did King Henry VIII do in 1534 that affected the Catholic Church?

• He supported the Pope's authority.

• He made himself head of the Church of England.

• He became a Protestant leader.

• He translated the Bible into English.