WorksheetsThe Renaissance and Reformation
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 40mins
Renaissance is a French word that means "rebirth." The Renaissance was a rebirth of interest in the art and learning of ancient Greece and
China.
Egypt.
Rome.
India.
Which of the following inspired new interest in classical styles during the Renaissance?
the system of living on feudal manors
the Roman Catholic Church
ruins of ancient Greece and Rome
ruins of ancient China and India
Which of the following changes paved the way for the beginning of the Renaissance?
interest in ancient Roman architecture
decrease in trade and commerce
less interest in learning
less interest in the arts
When did the Renaissance begin?
at the beginning of the Roman Empire
at the end of the Roman Empire
at the beginning of the Middle Ages
at the end of the Middle Ages
This is a painting by Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci. Study the painting. Which characteristic of Renaissance art does the painting show?
The figures look stiff and flat.
The figures look lifelike and three-dimensional.
The figures show little knowledge of anatomy.
The figures are shown performing a heroic task.
Study the painting. How does it show the Renaissance characteristic of art that looks lifelike?
The figures look stiff, with little sense of movement.
The woman's clothing shows movement in the way her pleated sleeve has opened.
The clothing looks stiff, with little sense of movement.
The figures show little knowledge of anatomy.
Study the painting. Which characteristic of Renaissance art does the painting show?
The painting is on a religious topic.
The figures look more perfect than real life.
The painting shows an interest in nature.
The painting shows a person performing a heroic task.
Which of the following was a goal of Renaissance artists?
They tried to copy the characteristics of medieval art.
They tried to capture the way things looked in the real world.
They always showed subjects that were religious.
They tried to create art that looked two-dimensional.
The image shows people exchanging goods for money at a shop in a Renaissance town. How did trade help to bring about the Renaissance?
Trade provided work for painters who created money.
Trade provided work for sculptors who created coins.
Trade brought new ideas to Europe.
Traders learned how to create works of art.
How does the image show a change in the economy of Europe?
People are using money to buy goods.
People are using the barter systems to trade for goods.
People are using what they grow to buy goods.
Merchants are becoming poorer.
What was one reason for the growth of trade in Europe?
The Silk Road in China became too dangerous for traders to travel on it.
European cities were located on trade routes.
Europeans had little interest in goods from the East.
none of the above
How did merchants and bankers use their increased wealth in a way that contributed to the Renaissance?
They ordered and paid for new buildings and art.
They took painting lessons from medieval artists.
They traded artwork for spices from the East.
They hired artists to create new forms of currency.
In 1559 Cosimo de' Medici hired an architect to build the Uffizi, shown here, as government offices for Florence. Who were the Medici?
A family of painters and sculptors living in Florence.
A wealthy family that ruled the city-state of Florence.
A wealthy family that ruled the city-state of Venice.
A line of kings who ruled Florence during the Renaissance.
Today the Uffizi is a world-famous art gallery. How were the Medici connected to art during the Renaissance?
They discouraged the creation of art.
They passed laws against artists.
They refused to hire artists.
They paid for the creation of art.
Members of the Medici family used their wealth to become patrons of the arts. What is a "patron of the arts"?
someone who destroys the work of artists
someone who teaches artists to create art
someone who works as an artist
someone who supports the work of artists
What was one effect of wealthy families like the Medicis paying for the creation of art and architecture?
better health for people in Europe
increased interest in art and architecture
decreased power for Italian city-states
better education for people in Europe
The image shows a sculpture of Francesco Petrarca, also known as Francesco Petrarch. What is Petrarch known for?
He is the founder of Italian Renaissance humanism.
He invented the first banking system in Europe.
He was an important patron of the arts in Italy.
He lived during ancient times in Rome.
What is humanism?
a belief that a person's class or family is more important than individual achievement
a belief that people should follow religious teachings without question
a way of thinking that focused on individual dignity, nature, and human society
a belief that people should not try to control their own lives
What advice would a humanist give to a student?
"Only people of noble birth have the ability to achieve greatness."
"Learn about subjects that focus on human life and culture."
"Imitate the works of ancient Greece and Rome, but do not create anything new."
"Accepting everything without question is the only way to thrive in life."
Who was Petrarch?
an Italian painter
an Italian poet
an Italian sculptor
an Italian ruler
What building was the center of Florence's religious life during the Renaissance?
the Piazza della Signoria
the Santa Maria del Fiore
the Palazzo Vecchio
the Casa di Dante
During the Renaissance, rich families built private townhouses called
mercato
palazzi
duomo
vecchio
For the first time since ancient times, sculptures in the Renaissance made statues that were
textural
unnatural
freestanding
mounted
The "Divine Comedy" is an example of a
modern scientific text.
factual autobiography.
social commentary.
traditional fairy tale.
The powerful ruler of Florence from 1469 to 1492 was
Galileo the Excellent
Girolamo the Wonderful
Leonardo the Splendid
Lorenzo the Magnificent
Florence became a wealthy city partially due to its location near the
Arno River, which made it a center of trade and commerce.
Adriatic Sea, which made it a great resource for salt and fish.
Apennine Mountains, which provided gold, silver, and copper.
Leaning Tower of Pisa, which brought many tourists to the area.
What is a unique characteristic of the dome of the Santa Maria del Fiore?
It had elaborate columns
It was made of concrete
It had no internal support
It used no form of an arch
________ is famous for creating "David," a sculpture that portrays a youth on the verge of battle.
Michelangelo
Donatello
Leonardo
Raphael
Which of the following was an achievement of Leonardo da Vinci?
He designed bridges, weapons, and many machines.
He built the first telescope used for looking into space.
He proved that objects of all weights fall at the same rate.
all of the above
In his book, "The Prince," Niccolò Machiavelli advises rulers to
base their rule on morals, rather than on economics.
use religion as a guide, rather than personal beliefs.
be loved by their people, rather than feared by them.
do what works best, rather than do what is moral.
During the Renaissance, Florentines were greatly inspired by
classicism
despotism
humanism
nationalism
Which of the following is true of the new style of painting that emerged during the Renaissance?
It was influenced by classical culture
It depicted real people and emotions
It included realistic looking setting
all of the above
During the Renaissance, writers began to write more about
religious issues.
secular topics.
travel stories.
folk tales.
What is a mathematical discovery Girolamo Cardano made?
He made up the process of long division.
He invented the logic of primary numbers.
He solved complex algebraic equations.
He came up with the concept of fractions.
What might a person buy at the Mercato Vecchio during the Renaissance?
luxury goods
imported delicacies
everyday items
expensive rarities
What did Renaissance architects study and model their own buildings after?
British and French castles
Spanish and Irish altars
Roman and Greek ruins
Chinese and Indian ships
Sandro Botticelli's Adoration of the Magi shows the techniques Renaissance artists used for
architecture
engineering
sculpture
perspective
Why were more people able to read books during the Renaissance than in previous times?
Many more children became educated.
Reading was a symbol of high-class.
Languages become more developed.
Most writers did not write in Latin
What rich family ruled Florence for almost 300 years?
the Fiore family
the Medici family
the da Vinci family
the Galilei family
Which of the following is true of the Mercato Nuova?
Food and weapons were banned in the market.
It was a center for the cloth and banking industry.
It was one of the largest financial marketplaces.
all of the above
Who was the first well-known writer to write in a native language?
Petrarch
Dante Alighieri
Boccaccio
Donatello
How did Renaissance ideas spread throughout Europe?
It spread through trade.
It spread through travel.
It spread through education.
all of the above
Michelangelo is very well known for
painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
publishing a long pamphlet about science.
inventing a wide array of unique machines.
building a number of churches and chapels.
What is significant about Michelangelo’s marble sculptures?
They show his unique abstract style and perspective.
They show his talent for sculpting miniature figures.
They show his ability to create lifelike sculptures.
They show his technique of mixing clay and marble.
Johannes Gutenberg is known for
inventing the first printing press with moveable type.
painting the elaborate ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
creating the very first automatic sewing machine.
sculpting detailed gargoyles on church towers.
Albrecht Dürer was from
Germany
Belgium
Portugal
England
Painter Titian trained with Giorgione, an artist known for painting
chapels
frescos
portraits
fabrics
What was Albrecht Dürer particularly talented at?
sculpting magnificent miniature figurines
creating masterpieces using colored glass
writing stunning poetry about pilgrimage
making beautiful woodcuts and engravings
Which of the following was an achievement of the Italian painter, Titian?
He wrote a number of academic essays on topics such as art, religion, and science.
He was named Italy’s court painter under the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V.
He established and supervised the very first art school in Western Europe.
He was the first self-taught artist to become the official painter of Venice.
Vesalius shed light on the errors of ______ ideas on the human body.
Galen’s
Dürer’s
Titian’s
Dante’s
Andreas Vesalius’ book, On the Structure of the Human Body, is considered to be the first
written work on anatomy.
modern medical textbook.
theory on the human body.
book that was not secular.
What revolutionary idea did Nicolaus Copernicus come up with?
The sun revolves around various planets.
The moon migrates across the universe.
Earth and the other planets orbit the sun.
Earth was in the middle of the universe.
Why was Copernicus’ book, On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres, banned by the Church in 1616?
His idea went against the Roman Catholic Church’s belief.
His book was not published by the Roman Catholic Church.
His theory was not supported by any observation or evidence.
His notion was outdated and had already been written about.
Which of the following is true of Queen Isabella I?
She unified Spain with Ferdinand of Aragon.
She sponsored Christopher Columbus’ voyages.
She was a supporter of both art and scholarship.
all of the above
Shakespeare wrote numerous 14-line poems that are called
stanzas
couplets
sonnets
haikus
William Shakespeare’s plays show he had a deep understanding of
human behavior and emotions.
science and physical anatomy.
philosophy and astronomy.
geography and geology.
What is one way Queen Elizabeth I encouraged trade and commerce in England?
She established factories in various other parts of the world.
She authorized English trading companies in other continents.
She travelled to make trade agreements with other countries.
She made laws encouraging cities to trade with other cities.
Which of the following is true of Spanish writer Miguel Cervantes.
He was a slave in North Africa for five years.
He lived his entire life without leaving Spain.
He wrote mostly mystery and dramatic novels.
He was banished from Spain due to his writing.
Leonardo da Vinci was a successful
artist
architect
engineer
all of the above
What is one accomplishment of Leonardo da Vinci?
He wrote multiple novels that became famous.
He created paintings that are masterpieces.
He made many advanced discoveries on gravity.
He invented the first European printing press.
Miguel Cervantes, a Spanish writer, is most famous for his novel
Julius Caesar.
Macbeth.
Don Quixote.
Hamlet
This image shows the practice of selling indulgences. What was an indulgence?
a Christian who separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation
a common practice of selling and buying positions in the Catholic Church
a grant by the Catholic Church that released a person from punishment for sins
a list of arguments, or theses, against Church abuses that was posted on a church door
Many Catholics were deeply disturbed by the abuse of indulgences, because it seemed as though people
could buy forgiveness for their sins.
were no longer able to sin.
no longer understood what sin was.
were required by the Church to commit sin.
In the Middle Ages,
the Church agreed that its clergy were subject to political rulers' control.
kings always acknowledged and respected the power of the pope.
the pope became a powerful political figure, as well as a religious leader.
there were four popes, one each in London, Paris, Venice, and Wittenberg.
After Pope Gregory XI died in 1378, three rival popes divided the Church. This division in the Church was called
Protestantism
the Great Schism
simony
the Reformation
The man looking upward toward the heavens in the center of this image is Jan Hus. What is happening?
He is being interrogated.
He is summoning help.
He is being burned at the stake.
He is lighting a fire.
Why was Jan Hus burned at the stake in 1415?
He convinced Pope Gregory XI to move the papacy back to Rome from Avignon.
He killed dozens of Protestants who had broken away from the Church.
He proposed that the mass should be offered only in Latin.
He was charged with heresy because he wanted to reform the Church.
Jan Hus was influenced by the writings of
Desiderius Erasmus.
Huldrych Zwingli.
John Wycliffe.
Martin Luther.
Christians who separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation were known as
Clergy
Protestants
Catholics
Hussites
What were indulgences?
high-ranking positions within the Church
lists of abuses posted on church doors
pardons of all of their sins and those of friends and family.
particular religious groups within a larger faith
Which of the following did Luther believe Christians should be taught?
People should spend money on indulgences, even if their own families suffer.
It is better to give to the poor and needy than to spend money on indulgences.
The Church requires all good Christians to buy indulgences.
It is necessary to buy indulgences to enjoy all of the blessings of the Church.
Luther believed God would disapprove of
a person who believes that all Christians may enjoy the blessings of the Church.
a man who spends his money on his family instead of buying pardons.
a person who gives to the poor or lends money to the needy.
a man who buys indulgences, but who does not help someone in need.
This image shows Martin Luther burning the document from Pope Leo X that excommunicated Luther. What does it mean to be excommunicated?
to be offered a high-ranking position within the Church.
to be condemned to death by burning at the stake.
to join a monastery and become a monk.
to no longer be allowed membership in the Church.
Why did Pope Leo X excommunicate Martin Luther?
Luther was influencing too many Church leaders to support his bid to become the pope himself.
Church leaders believed Luther was attacking fundamental truths of the Catholic religion.
Luther signed the Peace of Augsburg in 1555 against the wishes of Pope Leo X.
In the peasants' revolt of 1524, Luther supported the peasants instead of the German princes.
The new Christian denomination of Lutheranism
allowed only priests to read the Bible.
conducted mass in Latin.
emphasized study of the Bible.
required all peasants to attend mass.
Why did Luther denounce the peasants in the peasants' revolt of 1524?
He believed it was morally wrong to oppose authority figures.
He needed the help of German princes to keep his new church growing.
He wanted the support of the hierarchy of the Roman Catholic Church.
He was deeply ashamed of his own peasant background.
King Henry VIII of England wanted to end his marriage so that he could marry Anne Boleyn. What happened when the pope refused to allow a divorce?
Henry broke with the Catholic Church and formed the Church of England.
Henry decided that if he could not marry Anne, he would banish her to a convent.
Henry enlisted the support of Zwingli, Calvin, and Tyndale to overthrow the pope.
Henry sent his army to kidnap the pope until he agreed to the divorce.
What was William Tyndale's most significant contribution to the Reformation?
He built Protestant churches that had no religious statues or paintings.
He closed down Catholic monasteries in England and took their riches.
He established a Christian state in Geneva that would be ruled by God through the Calvinist Church.
He translated the New Testament and parts of the Old Testament into English.
Who taught that God elected certain people for salvation, and that success in business was a sign of God's grace?
Henry VIII
Huldrych Zwingli
John Calvin
William Tyndale
The Peace of Augsburg decided that
all people living within the Holy Roman Empire would remain part of the Catholic Church.
each prince within the Holy Roman Empire could determine the religion of his subjects.
Protestant reformers such as Luther and Zwingli should be banned from the Holy Roman Empire.
the Holy Roman Empire would be disbanded in order to promote competition among the German states.
