Middle Ages-Reformation Quick Check

The Renaissance is defined as:

• A period of cultural, artistic, political and economic "rebirth" following the Middle Ages.

• A time of great scientific discovery in the 20th century.

• The era of the Roman Empire's greatest expansion.

• A period of decline in European history.

Define the following vocab word: Patron.

• A person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause.

• A person who is in charge of a library or museum.

• A person who writes books or other literary works.

• A person who is skilled in a particular craft or trade.

Indulgences are best defined as:

• A form of punishment for sins

• A way to reduce the amount of punishment one has to undergo for sins

• A type of religious ceremony

• A form of prayer

Who was Martin Luther, and what impact did he have on the Protestant Reformation?

• A. A famous Renaissance artist

• B. A German priest who started the Protestant Reformation

• C. The inventor of the printing press

• D. A wealthy patron of the arts

What were indulgences?

• Special foods eaten during church services

• Religious paintings in churches

• Church documents that forgave sins

• Books printed on the printing press

What is humanism?

• A. A focus on machines and technology

• B. A belief in multiple gods

• C. An emphasis on human potential and achievements

• D. A type of religious music

What is a Protestant?

• Someone who creates art

• A person who sells books

• A follower of the reformed Christian church

• A Renaissance scientist

What was the Reformation?

• A movement to change and reform the Catholic Church

• A period of artistic growth

• The study of ancient Greek and Roman texts

• A new style of painting

What city was called the "Cultural Center of Europe during the Renaissance? It was also where the Renaissance began.

• Paris, France

• London, England

• Venice, Italy (Modern day country)

• Madrid, Spain

What percent of Europe's population died from the Black Plague?

• 3/4 or 75%

• 100%

• 1/3 or 33%

• 1/5 or 20%