Renaissance and Reformation

Grace and Mason are discussing their beliefs about life. Which statement best expresses the philosophy of humanism?

• God selects those to be saved.

• The pope expresses the ultimate word of God.

• People have potential and can improve themselves by learning.

• A person's life on Earth is merely preparation for the afterlife.

What is the name of the intellectual movement during the Renaissance that emphasized the value of human potential and achievements, drawing inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman thought?

• feudalism

• humanism

• imperialism

• asceticism

During a class discussion on the Renaissance, Emma and her classmates explored how humanist philosophers emphasized the importance of

• individualism

• absolutism

• religious salvation

• technological advancement

What was one ideal of Renaissance humanism?

• training as a knight and practicing chivalry

• obeying divine right monarchs and the church

• living apart from the world and taking monastic vows

• investigating areas of interest and fulfilling one’s potential

How does Machiavelli's principle of "the end justifies the means" influence political decision-making?

• It allows leaders to employ any tactics necessary for the benefit of the state.

• It suggests that the public will always prioritize its own interests.

• It implies that satisfying everyone at all times is achievable.

• It mandates that leaders must prioritize the common good above all else.

A major reason that the Renaissance began in Italy was that

• Italian city-states had grown wealthy from trade between Europe and Asia

• farmers produced great agricultural surpluses on vast plains

• merchants supported the Green Revolution

• many European scholars had migrated to this area

The revival of Greek and Roman culture, the economic growth of Italian city-states in the 1400s, and the development of humanism were aspects of the

• Age of Revolutions

• Protestant Reformation

• spread of Islam

• European Renaissance

During a school art project, Rohan and Grace were asked to create a piece that reflects the influence of Greek and Roman culture. Their artwork is likely to include

• a realistic portrayal of the human body

• challenges made to ancient religious ideals

• the impact of William Shakespeare's writing in southern Europe

• competition promoted between northern and southern European artists

In a history class, Michael and Rohan were discussing which advancement in technology revolutionized the way ideas were spread throughout western Europe in the 15th century. What was the key technological advancement they were talking about?

• development of the astrolabe

• introduction of the telegraph

• improvements to the printing press

• creation of the telescope

One major characteristic of the Renaissance period is that the

• A) Catholic Church no longer had any influence in Europe

• B) manor became the center of economic activity

• C) classical cultures of Greece and Rome were revived and imitated

• D) major language of the people became Latin