The Renaissance - The Protestant Reformation

The video explores the transformation of religious and economic landscapes from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. It discusses St. Jerome's Bible translation, Erasmus' criticism of the church, and the Protestant Reformation led by Martin Luther. The video also covers the Thirty Years' War and the brutal practices of the Inquisition. Finally, it highlights the economic growth during the Renaissance, focusing on trade, banking, and job specialization.

What was St. Jerome known for in the context of religious transformation during the Middle Ages?

• Leading the Protestant Reformation

• Establishing the Hanseatic League

• Criticizing church officials

• Translating the Bible into Latin

Who was a key figure in the Protestant Reformation that led to a significant split from the Catholic Church?

• Erasmus

• St. Jerome

• John Calvin

• Martin Luther

What was a major consequence of the Protestant Reformation in Europe?

• The establishment of the Lombard Bankers

• The Thirty Years' War

• The rise of the Hanseatic League

• The invention of the printing press

What was a common belief about trials during the Renaissance Middle Ages?

• They were fair and just

• They were conducted by the Hanseatic League

• Torture was used to elicit truthful responses

• They were only for heretics

Which Enlightenment thinker criticized Christianity for causing intolerance and violence?

• Voltaire

• Erasmus

• Martin Luther

• John Calvin

What was a significant economic contribution of the Renaissance to modern industry?

• The Thirty Years' War

• The Protestant Reformation

• The rise of job specialization

• The invention of the printing press

Which city became the richest in Europe by the 15th century due to its trading empire?

• Venice

• Augsburg

• Florence

• Rome