WorksheetsThe Renaissance and Protestant Reformation Final Exam
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 40mins
How did the ideas of the philosophers of ancient Greece and Rome get lost for so many years?
No one could study the philosophers’ ideas, so they lost their importance.
The philosophers went on a really long trip, and no one knew where they were.
The books of the philosophers were buried in a mysterious cave, which no one could find.
All the books were written in languages that no one understood.
What caused the Renaissance to arrive in Italy first?
Most of the books by the ancient philosophers had been stored in a library in Italy, so Italians were the first to rediscover them.
Italians tended to be less religious than other Europeans, even during the Middle Ages.
Italy had a lot of port cities, so new ideas sailed in from all over the world.
Italy had fertile soil, so it was easy for ideas to blossom there, like flowers.
True or False. The following sentence is an example of figurative language:
If the Middle Ages were dark, the Renaissance was the bright dawn of a new era.
True
False
The study of the technique for using language effectively.
rhetoric
perspective
realism
humanism
Which of the following is an example of a Humanist?
Check all that apply.
Mrs. Howard
Mrs. Campbell
Mrs. Breakfield
Mr. Robinson
What is the literal meaning of the word Renaissance?
rhetoric
exile
papal
rebirth
Producing many sounds simultaneously; many-voiced
monophonic
polyphonic
emphasize
acquisition
The learning or developing of a skill, habit, or quality.
acquisition
rhetoric
fortify
commision
What did music become after the Middle Ages?
monophonic
polyphonic
spectacular
emphasized
True or False. Women could sing in the choir during the Renaissance period.
True
False
A religious movement of the 16th century that began as an attempt to reform the Roman Catholic Church, and resulted in the creation of Protestant churches.
Courtier
Commission
Reformation
Chateau
A technique used to make something that is flat appear to have depth, in addition to height and width.
realism
papal
perspective
rhetoric
a person who studies or teaches the humanities, that is literature, history, poetry, and the art of speaking.
political scientist
humanist
hetoric
realist
A German craftsman who invented (or introduced) the printing press to Europe in 1440.
King Henry VIII
Martin Luther
Johann Gutenburg
John Calvin
A German monk who started questioning the practices of the Roman Catholic Church.
Martin Luther
John Calvin
Johann Gutenburg
Niccolo Machiavelli
An Italian painter, sculptor, engineer, scientist, and architect; the most versatile genius of the Italian Renaissance.
Niccolo Machiavelli
Martin Luther
Leonardo Da Vinci
Johann Gutenburg
In the Papacy returned to Rome.
(a)
The Black Death arrived in Europe in .
(a)
King Henry the VIII got excommunicated in .
(a)
When was the start of the Reformation?
1517
1420
1377
1538
Who created the Last Supper?
Leonardo Da Vinci
Niccolo Machiavelli
Michelangelo
Martin Luther
True or False. The Protestant Reformation resulted in a split in the Catholic Church.
True
False
True or False. Predestination is the idea that God determines your life's results, and a person cannot change their path.
True
False
True or False. Queen Mary of England was known as "Bloody Mary" because she killed many Protestants.
True
False
Which of the following were considered to be the most powerful citizens of Florence?
The Royal Family
The Medici Family
The Machiavelli Family
The Luther Family
How did the Renaissance spread throughout Europe? Check all that apply.
through the printed word courtesy of the Printing Press
through oral word of mouth brought on by personal contact
none of the answers are correct.
through visual means of art & architecture
Which of the following are descriptions of the human qualities and personal characteristics most admired during the Renaissance.
Check all that apply.
Someone who was learned in many subjects, skilled in many talents, articulate, witty, charming, and is willing to use his powers in a reserved, responsible way for the greater good of society—not for selfish personal reasons.
Someone who was learned in many subjects, skilled in many talents, articulate, witty, charming, and is willing to use his powers for personal gain.
Someone who enjoys being selfish, educated, greedy, and would take advantage of a ruler's virtue.
Someone who takes pride in their knowledge of carpentry, reformation, and predestination.
Identify the turning point in history that took the world from the medieval past to the modern present in regards to ideas about life, education, art/literature, and the world in general.
Renaissance
Lutheran movement
Indulgence
The Middle Ages
Identify the beliefs of Niccolo Machiavelli?
Humans are kind and generous people.
A ruler should keep his word and show mercy to his people.
Weakness is valuable to human nature.
People are selfish, greed, and would take advantage of a ruler's virtue.
Why is Henry VIII often called a Renaissance Man?
Because he loved the arts and supported artists from around the world.
Because he spoke many languages fluently.
Because he was both athletic, intelligent, and an accomplished musician.
All answers are correct.
Which of the following best describes Henry VIII as a child?
He was a sickly child who stayed inside most of the time.
He was a healthy and athletic child who loved to play sports and ride horses.
He was the oldest son of the king and was trained to become king from the day he was born.
He was an orphan who was later adopted by wealthy aristocrats.
What drastic act did King Henry VIII make in order to marry Anne Boleyn?
He declared war on France.
He split from the Catholic Church and created the Church of England.
He gave up his throne to his brother.
None of the answers are correct.
How did King Henry VIII sustain an injury that severely limited his mobility?
He was wounded while jousting.
He was attacked by a wild dog.
He fell down a flight of stairs in his palace.
He was fighting in a battle against the French.
During the Renaissance, humanist philosophers emphasized the importance of
individualism
absolutism
religious salvation
technological advancements
Niccolò Machiavelli wrote The Prince as a guide to success in...
family life
politics
economic undertakings
scholarship
Which statement is consistent with the ideas of Niccolò Machiavelli?
The law should be subject to the will of the leader.
Human rights should be respected in all countries
Markets should operate with little governmental interference.
Democratic principles should be followed faithfully
Which statement best expresses the philosophy of humanism?
The pope expresses the ultimate word of God.
A person’s life on Earth is merely preparation for the afterlife.
God selects those to be saved
People have potential and can improve themselves by learning.
A key feature of European Renaissance culture was..
a reliance on the Pope and his knights to maintain political stability
an outlook emphasizing classicism, secularism, and individualism
a shift in production from the domestic system to the factory system
a way of thinking stressing humility and Christian faith
How were the people of the Renaissance different than those of the Middle Ages?
They were more interested in exploring the world around them
They tended to be better looking.
They were all philosophers.
They all became priests.
What caused the Renaissance to arrive in Italy first?
Italians tended to be less religious than other Europeans, even during the Middle Ages.
Most of the books by the ancient philosophers had been stored in a library in Italy, so Italians were the first to rediscover them.
Italy had fertile soil, so it was easy for ideas to blossom there, like flowers.
Italy had a lot of port cities, so new ideas sailed in from all over the world.
The question below is an incomplete sentence. Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The Middle Ages are sometimes referred to as the Dark Ages ______to the lack of art, philosophy, and learning of that time.
after
while
due
because
Which artist sculpted the best-known Renaissance Period statue of David?
Leonardo Da Vinci
Martin Luther
Michelangelo
Caravaggio
Niccolo Machiavelli was both a statesman and historian in Florence. He wrote a famous book about politics, leaders of government, and the way they led. What is the name of this book?
The Prince
All Hail the King!
The Power of the Pope
Ascending the King
What were Renaissance Period poet and playwright William Shakespeare said to have written?
the play, Romeo and Juliet
poems called sonnets
works of comedy and tragedy
all of the above
What were some of the main goals of painters in Florence during the Renaissance Period?
painters were trying to make their subjects in the paintings look flat and unemotional.
painters were trying to make their backgrounds in the paintings look unrealistic.
painters were trying to make their subjects look real, in lifelike poses, and show emotion.
None of the above
Most great artists of the Renaissance Period were apprentices early in their careers. What is an apprentice?
someone who studies under a master artist to learn techniques
someone who was so poor that he had to steal from an owner of a business
someone who teaches others the finer points of a craft
Someone who refuses to learn
Which family in Florence, had a profound impact on finance, as well as Renaissance art and culture, due to their great wealth and power?
the Medici Family
the Vespucci Family
the Georgiano Family
the David Family
Renaissance painters discovered the concept of perspective and were able to show it in their works. Which choice best describes perspective?
the flattening of the subject in the painting to appear two-dimensional
creating the appearance of depth; the appearance of three dimensions
using only dark colors in the foreground
using only one solid color behind the main subjects
Which of the following is the English translation of Studia humanitatis.
"studies of humanity"
"study of the human body"
Why was the Roman Catholic Church criticized?
Protestantism was the dominant religion in Rome.
The Church was losing money because it kept giving money to the poor.
A religious leader from Switzerland wanted to set up a theocracy in Geneva, but people did not believe he should.
Some people felt that the Catholic Church was more interested in money and power than saving souls
Which of the following is NOT part of the 95 Theses:
People should pay indulgences in order to achieve salvation
People were naturally sinful
Priest are not divine beings
People should be allowed to read the Bible, not just priest
What was the purpose of Humanism and what does it stand for? What types of developments occurred during the Renaissance in regards to art, music, and literature?
How did Machiavelli’s The Prince affect Renaissance Italy? Who was he responding to and why? How did his work mark a departure from the Middle Ages?
What were the causes of the Reformation?
Describe the political, economic, and social conditions which contributed to the birth of the Renaissance in Italy.
Answer:
Politically Italy was divided into numerous city-states each ruled theoretically by its own unique system of government…although in reality most were run by rich and powerful families. Often times feuds & rivalries developed between these city-states spurring competition in regards to achievement.
Economically Italy was very affluent due to its thriving international trade with Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Business and trade created vast wealth for many who were quick to become patrons as a way of showing off their prosperity and power.
Socially, Italy was far more urban and willing to embrace new ideas.
