Historical and Scientific Figures Renaissance Quiz

What was the primary reason Henry VIII sought an annulment from Catherine of Aragon?

• He wanted to marry Anne Boleyn

• He believed Catherine could not bear a son

• He wanted to form a new church

• He was pressured by his advisors

How many wives did Henry VIII have during his reign?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

Which of Henry VIII's wives was Anne Boleyn?

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

Which of the following was a result of Henry VIII's split from the Catholic Church?

• Formation of the Lutheran Church

• Establishment of the Church of England

• Start of the Protestant Reformation

• End of the Crusades

What was the name of Henry VIII's only son?

• Edgar

• Henry

• Edward

• Charles

Which famous painting did Leonardo da Vinci create?

• The Starry Night

• The Mona Lisa

• The Last Supper

• The Scream

Besides being a artist, Leonardo da Vinci was also known as a(n):

• Inventor

• Sculptor

• Musician

• Poet

Isaac Newton is best known for his:

• Law of Evolution

• Law of Electricity

• Law of Gravity

• Law of Thermodynamics

According to the famous story, what inspired Isaac Newton's theory of gravity?

• A falling apple

• A shooting star

• A rolling stone

• A flying bird

What is the name of the model that places the sun at the center of the universe?

• Geocentric model

• Heliocentric model

• Ptolemaic model

• Aristotelian model