Renaissance, Reformation, Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment

What was the Renaissance primarily a revival of?

• Medieval traditions
• Greek and Roman culture
• Islamic teachings
• Feudal systems

Which invention helped spread Renaissance and Reformation ideas quickly?

• Telescope
• Microscope
• Printing Press
• Steam Engine

What was the main goal of Martin Luther's 95 Theses?

• To support indulgences
• To start a new branch of Christianity
• To challenge corruption in the Catholic Church
• To increase the power of the Pope

Which scientist proposed the heliocentric theory, stating that the Earth orbits the sun?

• Galileo Galilei
• Isaac Newton
• Nicolaus Copernicus
• Johannes Kepler

Which Enlightenment thinker argues for natural rights such as life, liberty, and property?

• Thomas Hobbes
• John Locke
• Voltaire
• Montesquieu

Which of the following best describes the Enlightenment?

• A return to religious control
• An emphasis on reason, logic, and indvidual rights
• A time of political stagnation
• A rejection of all scientific discoveries

How did Galileo contribute to the Scientific Revolution?

• He created the mircoscope
• He developed the steam engine
• He improved the telescope and supported the heliocentric theory
• He invented the printing press

Which of the following was an effect of the Protestant Reformation?

• Strengthening of the Catholic Church
• Increased power of monarchs and new Christian denominations
• The end of religious conflicts in Europe
• The revival of Greek and Roman culture

Which Renaissance artist painted the Mona Lisa?

• Michelangelo
• Raphael
• Leonardo da Vinci
• Donatello

Which Enlightenment idea influenced the creation of the US Constitution?

• The divine right of Kings
• Separation of powers
• Support of absolute monarchy
• The rejection of democracy