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Renaissance and Reformation - pretest

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following was a true renaissance man because he was a sculptor, painter, inventor, and mathematician?

a)

Da Vinci

b)

Michelangelo

c)

Rafael

d)

Botticelli

2.

Joyn Calvin is best known for _____.

a)

Sale of indulgences

b)

Leading the catholic church

c)

Belief in Predestination

d)

Inventing the printing press

3.

Which of the following artistic techniques are being used in this painting?

a)

Realism

b)

Shadow and light

c)

Perspective

d)

Geometric designs

4.

Why did people have difficulty believing the heliocentric theory?

a)

The belief of the Big Bang went against Catholic teachings.

b)

The belief the sun revolves around the earth went against the church’s teachings.

c)

The idea the planets orbited the sun went against Catholic teachings.

d)

The idea the stars moved around the planets violated church teachings.

5.

What did Renaissance art seek to achieve?

a)

Rebirth of classical culture

b)

Rebirth of ancient civilizations in art

c)

A rebirth of the universities and education for all

d)

A rebirth of early religious teachings

6.

What did scientists believe was needed in achieving truth?

a)

Experimentation and observation

b)

Teachings of the church

c)

Experimentation with the teachings of the church

d)

A new interpretation of the church’s teachings

7.

Which of the following is true of the printing press during the Renaissance?

a)

It provides more text to individuals

b)

It increased the literacy of average individuals

c)

The idea originated with the Chinese

d)

It was invented by Johann Gutenberg

8.

The sale of indulgences was a hotly contested issue during the Renaissance. What was this?

a)

People could buy their forgiveness and salvation

b)

People could buy time with God

c)

The church could buy souls

d)

The church could buy God’s blessing

9.

Where (modern day country) did the Renaissance emerge?

a)

Greece

b)

Italy

c)

France

d)

England

10.

Which of the following was a result of the Protestant Reformation?

a)

Increase in religious denominations

b)

The Great Schism

c)

The Scientific Revolution

d)

An increase in the church’s authority

11.

Which of the following is a result of Henry VIII and his desire for a male heir?

a)

Cancels the Pope’s authority

b)

Gets married multiple times

c)

Leads to the creation of the Anglican Church

d)

Leaves England to begin a new kingdoms free from the church