WorksheetsUnit 6 Quiz Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which sentence best summarizes Descartes' proof of his own existence?
"God is great."
"I think, therefore I am."
"Experience is the best teacher."
"All knowledge is based on experience."
What was different about libraries in the Renaissance compared to the Middle Ages?
In the Middle Ages, only Europeans had libraries.
In the Renaissance books were cheaper, making libraries unnecessary.
In the Middle Ages, there were only a few libraries in isolated monasteries.
Descartes invented analytic geometry.
True
False
Which Catholic idea was challenged when Copernicus said that the sun is the center of the solar system?
There is no distinct God substance.
Earth was specially created by God,
People are born with a belief in God.
All people are perfect and free of sin.
Locke's most famous work was a defense of the monarchy.
True
False
How is humanism reflected in Luther's idea that people could read the Bible for themselves?
It put faith in individuals to read and learn the word of God.
It was a reflection of the skepticism of ancient Greek philosophy.
It maintained that the Bible was written by men, so it was meant to be read by them.
It suggested that humans were inherently evil but could be redeemed through reading.
How did ideas about individual worth change how people thought about politics in this era?
It did not influence much since change took centuries to emerge.
Trade helped nations grow and royalty established a firm hold on power.
Humanism would forward the idea that people should have a say in government.
The role of the Catholic Church was questioned, but God was trusted to guide rulers.
Erasmus was a man of great faith. Which of the following is MOST likely something he would agree with?
Skepticism let him doubt other scholars, particularly Martin Luther.
If he could doubt faith, anyone could, so he needed to eliminate doubt.
Doubt made faith more important because it was the only way to know God.
He argued skepticism was a tool for evil that could only be renounced through faith.
What is the purpose of David Hume's use of the metaphor of the "fork"?
to prove that God exists
to decide on ethical behaviors
to show that humans are imperfect
to separate valid ideas from invalid ideas
Which BEST describes Erasmus's position on the Catholic Church?
Erasmus wanted to leave and start his own faith.
Erasmus was devoted to the Church and wanted to change it from within.
Erasmus joined with other humanists and forwarded the Protestant Reformation.
Erasmus openly protested problems within the Catholic Church and was banned.
Does monism allow for the presence of God?
No, there is only material presence.
Yes, God is part of the universal matter.
Yes, but it cannot be proven that God is real.
No, Christianity was no longer part of philosophy.
What does the conflict between scientists like Copernicus and Galileo reveal about the Catholic Church during the Renaissance?
The Renaissance would be an era characterized by a lack of religion.
The Renaissance would be the beginning of the end of the Catholic Church.
The Catholic Church recognized the coming of a new era and adjusted accordingly.
The Catholic Church was not going to let go of its hold on knowledge without a fight.
Which statement BEST explains Descartes' relationship with the Catholic Church?
He was not sure if God existed and often questioned his faith.
He feared the Church and did not publish work to avoid prosecution.
Like Luther, he hoped to separate himself from the Catholic Church.
He denied that there was a God and tried to undermine the Catholic Church.
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Why was Luther's idea that people could read the Bible for themselves so revolutionary in his era?
The Catholic Church had banned non-clergy from learning to read.
Catholicism had controlled knowledge since few people—other than priests—could read.
Most people did not think that they could understand the word of God themselves.
The Catholic Church was afraid if people read the Bible they would read other books
Would Descartes have agreed with the empiricists?
No, Descartes disagreed with everyone.
Yes, his work aligned closely with theirs.
Yes, Descartes used all philosophies in his work.
No, he believed that the senses could be deceptive.
