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Worksheets7.8: The Renaissance and Reformation
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 24mins
The theory of gravity, which helps explain the movement of the planets, was developed by the scientist
Copernicus
Galileo
Kepler
Newton
Which of the following statements about salvation represents a belief of John Calvin but not of Martin Luther?
Salvation is determined by faith alone
God predetermines who will be saved
Following the seven sacraments can lead to salvation
A person can achieve salvation by performing good works
In what ways did Leonardo da Vinci's painting reflect the new concerns and techniques of Renaissance art? Choose the TWO correct answers.
realistic depiction of human figures
use of linear perspective
use of bright colors
focus on religious themes
Feudalism grew weaker when...
trade and industry grew
national monarchies lost power
the Protestant Reformation began
the power of the Church increased
What was the effect of Gutenberg inventing moveable type?
The use of Latin in literature increases
The Church encourages new learnings
Literacy increases among ordinary people
The first European universities are founded
How did growing secularism influence European writers during the Renaissance?
They based their scientific ideas on the teachings of the Church
They began to translate the Bible into the vernacular
They wrote more books about non-religious subjects
They translated Greek and Arabic writings into Latin
Read the quote from Martin Luther's 95 Theses.
"It is certain that when the penny jingles into the money-box, gain and avarice [greed] can be increased, but the result of the intercession [prayer on behalf of another person] of the Church is in the power of God alone."
Which important features of Luther's teachings are expressed in this thesis? Choose the TWO correct answers.
The Catholic Church is the true representative of God on Earth
The sale of indulgences leads to corruption
God alone can grant salvation to sinners
Charity and good works can lead to salvation
One of the Catholic Church's goals in holding the Council of Trent was to...
halt the growing power of the Jesuits
increase the number of Catholic priests
proclaim that faith alone was needed to win salvation
stop the spread of Protestant ideas
The astronomer Copernicus challenged traditional beliefs by suggesting that...
the Earth moves around the sun
the heliocentric theory was wrong
gravity controls the motion of the planets
the moon revolves around the Earth
Francis Bacon's contribution to the development of the scientific method was...
rediscovering the writings of ancient astronomers
using specific facts to make general rules
inventing new tools to make discoveries
drawing hypotheses based on mechanical laws
Which of the following best describes a typical Renaissance painting?
Human faces are presented in an idealized, spiritual manner
Human figures are emphasized by being placed against a flat background
Proportions are exaggerated for symbolic effect
People and backgrounds are painted in a way that mimics real life
What idea that emerged as a result of the Protestant Reformation is also reflected in modern democratic governments?
self-government
religious tolerance
humanism
censorship
Why is William Tyndale an important figure in Reformation history?
He encouraged Martin Luther to post the 95 Theses
He first developed the concept of predestination
His translation allowed people to read the Bible in English
His writings on the "City of God" influenced John Calvin
What role did economic change play in urban growth in the 1300s?
As trade and industry grew, cities grew
the wealthy lost all their fortune
minimum wage increased
women joined the workforce
What were the benefits of becoming a patron of the arts?
they gained status in society
they paid less taxes
they got more land
artists became their slaves
How did the role of the Medici family link trade, politics, and the arts?
The Medicis commissioned art and architecture, built churches and hired artists to decorate them
The Medicis were very religious and supported religious education
The Medicis were politicians who helped the poor
The Medicis were shipbuilders who traveled the world
What attitude toward society was shared by More, Erasmus, and Rabelais?
They believed that society was in need of improvement
They believed that society was perfect
They believed that more castles should be built
They believed that laws should be more strict
How was Renaissance art different from medieval art? Choose the TWO correct answers.
Medieval art had religious themes.
Renaissance art included scenes from ancient mythology, portraits of wealthy people, and landscapes.
Renaissance art had religious themes.
Medieval art included scenes from ancient mythology, portraits of wealthy people, and landscapes.
Who wrote Don Quixote?
Miguel de Cervantes
William Shakespeare
Dante Alighieri
Francesco Petrarch
Which is NOT a work of art created by Michelangelo?
The Last Judgment
La Pieta
The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
The Last Supper
Who sculpted La Pieta?
Michelangelo
Leonardo Da Vinci
Raffaello Sanzio
Donatello
Who painted The Last Supper?
Michelangelo
Leonardo da Vinci
Raffaello Sanzio
Donatello
What technique is used in this work of art?
linear perspective
cubism
realism
secularism
Who is the most influential English playwright?
William Shakespeare
Dante Alighieri
Miguel de Cervantes
Francesco Petrarch
What is the meaning of utopia in today's society?
An imaginary, ideal place
hardship, struggle
illness
purgatory
