Renaissance Quiz

What does the word Renaissance mean?

• Rebirth

• Revolution

• Renewal

• Revival

What country is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance?

• France

• Germany

• Italy

• Spain

What marked the beginning of the Protestant Reformation?

• Council of Trent

• 95 Theses

• Diet of Worms

• Peace of Augsburg

How did the printing press help spread the idea of Protestantism?

• The printing press only printed Protestant texts.

• The Bible could be read by more people than before.

• The printing press was unable to publish Bibles

How do you think the leaders of the Catholic Church felt about Luther's ideas?

• They were angry and saw it as a challenge to their authority and power.

• They were happy, and saw it as a healthy questioning of their power.

• They didn't care about Martin Luther at all.

What was a major effect of Humanism on the Renaissance?

What were the primary reasons for European exploration?

• Need for spices, gold, and glory

• Desire to spread Christianity

• Search for new trade routes

• All of the above

Who were the first Europeans to reach North America?

• Spanish explorers

• Portuguese sailors

• Vikings

• English Colonists

Which explorer claimed Hudson Bay for England?

• John Cabot

• Henry Hudson

The first explorer to see the Grand Canyon was:

• Jacques Cartier

• Francisco Vazquez de Coronado

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

• Juan Ponce de Leon