Renaissance & Reformation Benchmark

Match the following description with its correct term.

• Renaissance

• A new way of thinking that focused on the human achievements of classical works from Greece and Rome and importance of learning.

• Patron

• Wealthy merchants who asked artists and craftsmen to create something for them (commission).

• Fresco

• A painting done on wet plaster with water-based paints.

• Secularism

• People moved away from life in the church and focused more on material objects and enjoying life.

• Humanism

• A cultural awakening/rebirth in Europe that began in Italy, lasted from about 1350 – 1600.

Which of the following was not a result of the Gutenberg Printing Press?

• Bibles being mass produced in multiple languages allowing anyone to read them.

• Information traveled faster and was more accessible. 

• More book access allowed education to increase and universities increased in importance.

• More Europeans began to read and speak a common language.

What was the main factor of the Northern Renaissance that made it different from the Italian Renaissance?

• The Northern Renaissance did not last as long in comparison to the Italian Renaissance

• There was less patrons available since most of the wealthy merchants lived in Italy

• There was more famous artists in Northern Europe like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo

• The Northern Renaissance had more of a religious tone thanks to books becoming more available

Leonardo da Vinci was an excellent example of a Renaissance Man because he...

• Was a politician, and politicians were considered the pinnacle of human achievement.

• Came from a wealthy family and greatly improved his family’s status in society.

• Wrote grand romantic poetry and insightful political treaties.

• Was skilled as a painter, sculptor, architect, inventor, and mathematician.

Which of the following was not a factor for the start of Renaissance?

• The Catholic Church and the nobility contributing money to create universities and promote learning

• Merchants traveling from the Middle East bringing knowledge of Greece and Rome back to Europe

• A new wealthy middle class in Italy becoming patrons of art and learning

• A new way of thinking called Humanism which focused on the importance of learning and achievements

Which of the following was not a denomination founded during the Protestant Reformation?

• Lutheranism

• Calvinism

• Anglicanism

• Catholicism

Which was not a complaint about the Catholic Church in Martin Luther's 95 Theses?

• The Bible accessible to the people by being translated in multiple languages.

• The sell of indulgences to get immediate access to heaven.

• The Church over spending money on building projects.

• Church leaders being corrupt and being overly involved with worldly affairs.

Match the descriptions with its correct vocab term

• 95 Theses

• Paying money for a pardon of all sins

• Indulgences

• Only God can choose who goes to heaven

• Predestination

• Movement to challenge the Catholic Church, that led to a new branch of Christianity, Protestantism

• Reformation

• List of things Martin Luther thought was wrong with the Catholic Church

• Counter-Reformation

• Resurgence of the Catholic Church through reforms to attract new members

Based on the provided excerpt, what was Martin Luther's main purpose in writing the Ninety-Five Theses about his issues with the Catholic Church?

• To officially announce his approval of the indulgence system and how it helps raise money for the church

• To start a discussion about all the problems and overthrow the Pope

• To officially announcement the creation of his own denomination, Lutheranism

• To start a discussion about all the problems and reform the church

Based on the provided map, which answer below best describes the layout of European religions?

• That a majority of the Protestant denominations are based in the northern half of Europe

• That the Roman Catholic Church has been successful in spreading their faith in Europe

• That England has remained Catholic despite the best efforts of Protestants

• That Spain and Portugal has struggled against each other to spread Catholicism