Renaissance and Reformation vocab quiz

What was the Renaissance?

• A period of cultural and artistic revival in Europe

• A type of government system

• A scientific theory

• A religious movement

What does Humanism emphasize?

• The importance of religion

• The value of human beings and individual potential

• The power of monarchs

• The significance of military strength

What are the Humanities?

• Scientific studies

• Studies focused on human culture, such as literature and philosophy

• Mathematical theories

• Economic principles

What does the term Secular refer to?

• Religious beliefs

• Non-religious or worldly matters

• Political systems

• Economic theories

What is Perspective in art?

• A type of sculpture

• A technique for representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface

• A form of abstract painting

• A style of music

What was the significance of the Printing Press?

• It was a new form of government

• It allowed for the mass production of books and spread of knowledge

• It was a type of weapon

• It was a religious symbol

What does Vernacular mean?

• A type of government

• The everyday language spoken by ordinary people

• A religious text

• A scientific theory

Who was Martin Luther?

• A famous artist

• A leader of the Protestant Reformation

• A king of England

• A scientist

What is Predestination?

• The belief that all events are determined by fate

• A scientific theory

• A type of government

• A form of art

What is Excommunication?

• A scientific discovery

• The act of officially excluding someone from participation in the sacraments and services of the Christian Church

• A type of government

• A form of art