WorksheetsWorld History: Standard 9
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which of these statements describes a change brought about by the Renaissance?
Society was dominated by the church.
Society began to value individualism.
Society was focused on warfare.
Society was dominated by lords.
During the Renaissance, a new intellectual movement known as humanism evolved. What was the significance of the humanist movement?
Humanists felt formal education was impractical and unnecessary; therefore, many schools were closed.
Humanists spread the teachings of Eastern philosophers such as Confucius throughout Europe.
Humanists were very interested in religious studies and sought to increase the influence of the Church.
Humanists were inspired by classical texts and emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual.
Which of these changes occurred during the Renaissance?
The Church was all-powerful.
The Church’s power declined.
Factories began using electricity.
Women gained equal rights with men.
Which of these events influenced the changing role of religion during the Renaissance?
the humanist movement
the removal of the pope
the burning of bibles
the invention of movable type
Who invented the printing press?
Francesco Petrarch
Dante Alighieri
Johannes Gutenberg
Leonardo da Vinci
Which Protestant reformer supported the idea of predestination?
Ignatius of Loyola
John Calvin
Martin Luther
Henry VIII
What was the significance of the printing press?
the production of written work was slower, therefore written works were not available to everyone.
there is no significance
the production of written work was faster, however not everyone was able to read.
the production of written work was faster, therefore written works were available to everyone.
What were the consequences of Henry's reign for the Church? (more than one answer)
he beheaded two of his wives
Henry created the new Church of England and became its head
Henry took wealth and power away from the Church and gave it to a country
England became a Protestant country
meetings between Catholic and Lutherans
