Renaissance and Reformation Quiz

This English ruler promoted Protestantism. One notable victory for this ruler was the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588.

• King Henry VIII

• Queen Isabella

• Catherine of Aragon

• Elizabeth I

Nicolaus Copernicus’ heliocentric theory can best be described as-

• A theory that places the Earth at the center of the universe

• A theory that places the Moon at the center of the universe

• A theory that places the Sun at the center of the universe

• A theory that Halley’s Comet is at the center of the universe

This person is best known for bettering our understanding of gravity.

• Thomas Jefferson

• Isaac Newton

• Marie Curie

• Robert Boyle

Which of these was NOT a product of the Scientific Revolution?

• Innovations in technology

• Innovations in the arts

• Innovations in TV and Movies

• Innovation in music and theatre

Galileo Galilei, Isaac Newton, and Robert Boyle all contributed to?

• The Reformation

• The Scientific Revolution

• The Renaissance

• The Church of England

Another word for worldly not having to do with religion.

• Worldly

• Secular

• Acoustic

• Armada

Which of the following was NOT an impact of the printing press on the Renaissance?

• It significantly influenced the Protestant Reformation

• Made it possible to produce books quickly and cheaply

• Helped create a more uniform language

• It led to the spread of Roman Catholicism throughout Europe

Leonardo da Vinci’s “aerial screw” sketch inspired what modern machine?

• Food blender

• A well-digging machine

• Helicopter

• Fan

Unlike Renaissance men, Renaissance women were NOT allowed to?

• Know the classics

• Be charming

• Inspire art

• Create art

________ was an intellectual movement that focused on human potential and achievements.

• Humanism

• Realism

• Perspective

• Vernacular