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Renaissance Quiz

Authored by Alexandra Lyon

History

10th Grade

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Renaissance Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of "vernacular"?

The official language of a country

A language used by scholars

The everyday/common language of ordinary people

A language used in religious texts

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was a famous writer of the Northern Renaissance known for works like "Romeo & Juliet"?

Thomas Cranmer

Shakespeare

Erasmus

Copernicus

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Thomas Cranmer's role in history?

He was a famous artist

He was a scientist

He was the Archbishop of Canterbury who granted Henry VIII an annulment

He was a philosopher

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the Council of Trent?

To explore new scientific theories

To respond to Protestant challenges & reform the Catholic Church

To create new art forms

To establish new trade routes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who founded the Jesuits?

Isaac Newton

Erasmus

Ignatius of Loyola

Kepler

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Kepler modify in Copernicus's theory?

Suggested orbits were circular

Suggested orbits were elliptical

Suggested the Earth was flat

Suggested the sun was stationary

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Erasmus known for during the Renaissance?

Writing plays

Painting famous artworks

Satirizing the Catholic Church

Developing scientific theories

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