WH VOC 9

What is humanism?

• A belief in predestination

• A focus on human potential and achievements

• The idea that science explains all phenomena

• A rejection of religious authority

The Renaissance was a period marked by:

• Increased agricultural development

• Renewed interest in art, science, and classical learning

• Religious wars across Europe

• Decline of trade routes

The Reformation refers to:

• The expansion of the Ottoman Empire

• The split within the Christian Church leading to Protestantism

• The establishment of democratic governments

• A scientific revolution during the 17th century

A Protestant is:

• A supporter of the papacy

• A member of the Roman Catholic Church

• A Christian who rejected the authority of the pope

• A scientist during the Renaissance

Sacraments are:

• Religious rituals believed to grant spiritual grace

• Books written during the Enlightenment

Secularism means:

• Emphasizing religious beliefs in all aspects of life

• A rejection of worldly concerns

• A focus on non-religious, worldly matters

• The unification of church and state

The use of vernacular refers to:

• Writing in Latin

• Translating texts into local languages

• Speaking only in religious terms

• A philosophical debate on natural law

The scientific method is:

• A set of religious principles

• A logical process for testing and proving theories

• A method of interpreting laws

• A style of art during the Renaissance

The heliocentric theory proposed that:

• The Earth is the center of the universe

• The planets orbit the Sun

• The Moon controls Earth's gravity

• The Church’s view of the universe was correct

The Enlightenment emphasized:

• Absolute monarchy

• Science and reason to improve society

• The divine right of kings

• The rejection of humanism