Renaissance and Reformation

What was a significant factor in the wealth of Italian traders during the Renaissance?

• Agricultural advancements

• Trading with Europe and Asia

• Mining gold

• Military conquests

Which cultures were revived during the Renaissance?

• Egyptian and Mesopotamian

• Greek and Roman

• Chinese and Indian

• Mayan and Aztec

What did Humanism emphasize during the Renaissance?

• The power of human reason

• The importance of religious rituals

• The significance of military power

• The authority of the monarchy

What invention allowed ideas to travel quickly throughout Europe during the Renaissance?

• The printing press

• The compass

• The telescope

• The steam engine

What is 'The Prince' known for?

• A collection of poems

• A scientific treatise

• A religious text

• A guidebook for rulers

What was a cause of the Reformation?

• The invention of the wheel

• The sale of indulgences

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The discovery of America

What was one effect of the Reformation?

• Strengthening of religious unity

• Unification of European monarchies

• Emergence of new Christian denominations

• Increased power of the Pope

What was the main goal of the Counter Reformation?

• To restore the power of the Church

• To expand the Roman Empire

• To promote scientific discoveries

• To establish new trade routes

What did Martin Luther believe was necessary for salvation?

• Indulgences

• Pilgrimages

• Good works

• Faith alone

What was the purpose of indulgences according to the Church?

• To fund military campaigns

• To forgive sins

• To promote education

• To build cathedrals