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Renaissance and Reformation Review

Total questions: 68

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Renaissance means

a)

Rebirth

b)

Restart

c)

Reform

d)

Relation

2.

Which country did the Renaissance start in?

a)

England

b)

France

c)

Italy

d)

Germany

3.

Who held the most power in Europe?

a)

The emperor

b)

The pope

c)

The king

d)

The people

4.

A government led by a religious leader

a)

Monarchy

b)

Democracy

c)

Republic

d)

Theocracy

5.

Invention that helped spread information

a)

Printing Press

b)

Mail service

c)

Pigeon Carrier

d)

Typewriter

6.

English playwright famous for his stories

a)

Dante

b)

Shakespeare

c)

Machiavelli

d)

Lorenzo Medici

7.

Belief that humans are good and important

a)

Imperialism

b)

Nationalism

c)

Humanism

d)

Individualism

8.

Select all of the Renaissance artists

a)

Leonardo Da Vinci

b)

Michelangelo

c)

Raphael

d)

Donatello

9.

Who was considered to be the greatest thinker of the Renaissance?

a)

Shakespeare

b)

Dante

c)

Michelangelo

d)

Da Vinci

10.

Select the two most famous art pieces by Michelangelo

a)

The Statue of David

b)

The Last Supper

c)

The Sistine Chapel

d)

The Mona Lisa

11.

Select the two most famous artworks by Da Vinci

a)

The Statue of David

b)

The Last Supper

c)

The Sistine Chapel

d)

The Mona Lisa

12.

Which powerful family used violence to gain their power?

a)

The Medici Family

b)

The Shakespeare Family

c)

The Caesar Family

d)

The Da Vinci Family

13.

Which of these statements describes a change brought about by the Renaissance?

a)

Society was dominated by the church.

b)

Society began to value individualism.

c)

Society was focused on warfare.

d)

Society was dominated by lords.

14.

Which of these famous structures did Michelangelo paint?

a)

the Louvre

b)

the Coliseum

c)

the Sistine Chapel

d)

the Eiffel Tower

15.

During the Renaissance, a new intellectual movement known as humanism evolved. What was the significance of the humanist movement?

a)

Humanists felt formal education was impractical and unnecessary; therefore, many schools were closed.

b)

Humanists spread the teachings of Eastern philosophers such as Confucius throughout Europe.

c)

Humanists were very interested in religious studies and sought to increase the influence of the Church.

d)

Humanists were inspired by classical texts and emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual.

16.

Which of these men of the Renaissance was known equally for his art as well as inventions?

a)

Rueben

b)

Leonardo da Vinci

c)

Michelangelo

d)

Aristotle

17.

Which of these changes occurred during the Renaissance?

a)

The Church was all-powerful.

b)

The Church’s power declined.

c)

Factories began using electricity.

d)

Women gained equal rights with men.

18.

What was Niccolò Machiavelli's main argument in his work The Prince?

a)

A ruler should do whatever is necessary to maintain power.

b)

A ruler should follow all of the teachings of the Catholic Church.

c)

A ruler should make his subjects as happy as possible.

d)

A ruler should strive to maintain equality and fairness.

19.

Which of these statements reflects an influence of the Renaissance?

a)

dominance of the church

b)

constant feudal warfare

c)

lack of any governance

d)

increased interest in the arts

20.
Humanism...
a)
emphasized the Bible
b)
leads to happier lives
c)
encourages people to learn Latin and Greek
d)
focuses on the potential of humans to achieve 
21.
Which of the following is associated with Humanism?
a)
the ideas of the middle ages
b)
the ideas of Greece & Rome
c)
the ideas of ancient China
d)
the ideas of ancient India
22.
Which of the following cities was an important center during the early Renaissance?
a)
Florence
b)
London
c)
Ghent
d)
Paris
23.
What types of works of literature and philosophy were rediscovered and used during the Renaissance?
a)
Religious texts
b)
Writings from Greek and Latin (Roman) authors
c)
Christian learning
d)
Chinese philosophers
24.
The traders in the city-state of Venice, Itlay were in contact with which culture?
a)
Muslims
b)
Spanish
c)
French
d)
Native Americans
25.

The artistic technique developed during the Renaissance that made paintings appear 3D.

a)

Linear Perspective

b)

Technicolor Artistry

c)

Cross Hatch Shading

d)

Illusion of 2D

26.

Why was the Printing press so important during the Renaissance?

a)

It helped spread his ideas of Humanists

b)

People began printing newspapers in America

c)

People began writing mean articles about Kings

d)

The bible was only printed in Latin

27.
An intellectual movement that focused on human potential and achievements
a)
Secular
b)
Patrons
c)
Merit
d)
humanism
28.

How did Renaissance art differ from Medieval art?

a)

It was more godly

b)

It was more realistic, and had three dimensions

c)

it portrayed religious subjects

d)

it was more biblical

29.

What economic change occurred during the Renaissance that allowed for the flourishing of the art?

a)

Introduction of paper money

b)

People began to Barter again

c)

The Governments of Europe paid to educate Artists

d)

Growth of a wealthy Merchant Class that became patrons the Arts

30.

Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?

a)

Italians were better Catholics

b)

Italy had better means of transportation

c)

Italy sat in the middle of the Silk Road

d)

Extreme wealth that Italians made from trade

31.

A supporter of the Arts were called

a)

Patrons

b)

Kings

c)

The church

32.

Who is considered the father of humanism?

a)

Petrarch

b)

Kepler

c)

Galileo

d)

Gutenberg

33.

What did an indulgence grant a person?

a)

a pardon for sin

b)

money for food

c)

an interview with a priest

d)

a guarantee into heaven

34.

Why did Luther disapprove of indulgences?

a)

He felt the church was not charging enough.

b)

He felt that faith alone was the only path to salvation.

c)

He believed the Pope was corrupt.

d)

all of the these

35.

What was the church's response to Luther's ideas?

a)

Luther was excommunicated.

b)

Luther was sainted.

c)

Luther was stripped of his ministerial vestments.

d)

Luther was put to death.

36.

The movement to change the church during the Renaissance was called?

a)

Counter-Reformation

b)

Counter- Revolution

c)

Revolution

d)

Reformation

37.

People who wanted the Catholic Church reformed (changed) were called?

a)

Lutherans

b)

Calvinists

c)

protesters

d)

Protestants

38.

Which is true about Martin Luther?

a)

German

b)

monk

c)

scholar

d)

started Protestant Reformation

e)

American Civil Rights Activist

39.

Martin Luther started the Reformation by accident.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

M. Luther's intent in posting his theses was:

a)

To start his own religion

b)

To start a political revolution

c)

To force the Church to excommunicate him

d)

To reform the Catholic Church

41.

Selling indulgences was a bad idea because:

a)

Jesus specifically said not to do that.

b)

Only rich people could afford it.

c)

It deprived rich people of genuine reconciliation.

d)

It caused an armed uprising of oppressed serfs.

42.

M. Luther translated the Bible into:

a)

Latin

b)

English

c)

French

d)

German

e)

Italian

43.

English King Henry VIII broke away from the Church so he could give himself:

a)

a promotion

b)

a divorce

c)

a better passport

d)

a tax break

44.

The Church of England is also known as the _____ Church.

a)

Presbyterian

b)

Eastern Rite Catholic

c)

Anglican

d)

Saxon

45.
Which of the following best helped Martin Luther's ideas reach other parts of Europe? 
a)
The Bible
b)
The printing press
c)
Church Hierarchy
d)
The Diet of Worms
46.
In his attempt to reform the Catholic Church, what did Martin Luther do?
a)
Bought a certificate of indulgence to be pardoned.
b)
Helped Pope Leo X rebuild St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
c)
Prepared a list of 95 arguments against indulgences.
d)
Decided to become a lawyer. 
47.
Bloody Mary got her name from the execution of...
a)
Henry VIII's wives
b)
Elizabeth
c)
Catholics
d)
Protestants
48.
Martin Luther's main complaint was against what?
a)
Inquisitions
b)
Indulgences
c)
The Bible
d)
Ice Cream
49.
Protestant or Catholic belief? The Bible is the authority on Christ.
a)
Protestant
b)
Catholic
50.
Protestant or Catholic belief? Church leaders can marry and have children.
a)
Protestant
b)
Catholic
51.
T or F: Protestants and Catholics are both Christians.
a)
True
b)
False
52.
What is excommunication?
a)
You are kicked out of the church for life and won't go to heaven.
b)
You are put on trial, tortured, and given a choice to convert or die.
c)
You can pay money to have your sins forgiven: ticket to heaven.
d)
You are brought up on criminal charges, accusing you of going against approved teachings/beliefs.
53.
The wealth and patronage of what family supported great works of art produced in Florence?
a)
Marco Polo
b)
Medici
c)
Gutenberg
d)
Da Vinci
54.
Authors living during the Renaissance started writing in the everyday language of the people known as the
a)
perspective
b)
chiaroscuro
c)
contrapposto
d)
vernacular
55.
Who painted the most famous work of art called The Last Supper?
a)
Leonardo da Vinci
b)
Michelangelo
c)
Gentileschi
d)
Jan van Eyck
56.
Calvinist idea that God has predetermined your destiny
a)
Salvation
b)
Excommunication
c)
Predestination
d)
Purgatory
57.
Believed in Adult Baptism
a)
Anabaptists
b)
Calvinists
c)
Catholics
d)
Lutherans
58.
The Protestant Reformation began in this country?
a)
Spain
b)
Germany
c)
Spain
d)
England
59.
Christian Humanists believed in "Sola Fide", in which a person should:
a)
Have faith and faith alone in order to receive salvation.
b)
buy indulgences
c)
Go on pilgrimages
d)
Pray to relics
60.
Holy Roman Emperor 1519-1558
a)
Martin Luther
b)
King Henry VIII
c)
Pope Leo 
d)
Charles V
61.
A decree issued on May 25, 1521 by the Holy Roman Empire that declared Martin Luther a heretic; and thereby declaring anyone who supported him also a heretic. 
a)
Peace of Augsburg
b)
95 Theses
c)
Wittenberg
d)
Edict of Worms
62.
The compromise from the religious conflict of the Reformation that allowed ruling princes to choose between Protestantism or Catholicism. 
a)
Edict of Worms
b)
Peace of Augsburg
c)
Excommunication
d)
Salvation
63.
"Divorced, Beheaded, and Died
Divorced, Beheaded, and Survived!"
These are the destinies of what infamous King of England's wives?
a)
Martin Luther
b)
Henry VIII
c)
Pope Leo X
d)
Charles V
64.
The doctrine of predestination was central to the religious teachings of..
a)
Martin Luther
b)
Pope Paul III
c)
John Calvin
d)
Ignatius of loyola
65.
which of the following was true of Lutheranism.
a)
Lutheranism was based on good works to reach salvation
b)
The holy Roman Empire welcomed Lutheranism eagerly
c)
German princes invented Lutheranism
d)
Lutheranism taught salvation through faith alone, not good works
66.
Martin Luther's 95 Theses were an attack on the Church's
a)
methods of raising money
b)
reluctance to conduct services in local languages
c)
insistence that good works help to secure salvation
d)
attitudes toward the poor
67.
What is predestination
a)
belief that God has determined in advance who will be saved and who will be damned
b)
reaffirmed traditional Catholic teachings in opposition to Protestant beliefs
c)
release from all or part of the punishment for sin
d)
the language of everyday speech in a particular region
68.
What is purgatory
a)
salvation was gained in having faith in God
b)
place or state of sufffering inhabited by the souls of sinner who are waiting for their sins to be cleared before going to heaven
c)
release from all or part of the punishment for sin