WorksheetsRenaissance, Reformation & Exploration
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 2hrs 35mins
Which country did the Renaissance start in?
England
France
Italy
Germany
Belief that humans are good and important
Imperialism
Nationalism
Humanism
Individualism
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.
? --->Literature printed for quickly --> literature printed for less money----> Greater spread of ideas
Which of these would complete the diagram?
the Book of Common Prayer
the Italian university system
the Gutenberg printing press
the Petrarchan style sonnet
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 statements reflects an influence of the Renaissance?
dominance of the church
constant feudal warfare
lack of any governance
increased interest in the arts
Which of the following statements describes the type of government which existed in Florence during the Renaissance?
It was a small Italian town ruled by the king of Italy in Rome.
It was completely under the control of the Catholic Church.
It was a city-state ruled by the wealthy Medici family.
It was the capital of Italy and had a large bureaucracy.
• Gunpowder
• Printing press
• Compass
All of the above were results of what in the Renaissance?
the move toward using money
a shift from science to religion
an increased interest in the arts
an increase in scientific inquiry
During the Renaissance, there was a revival of interst in
perspective
humanism
Greek and Roman Civilizations
individual achievement
The artistic technique developed during the Renaissance that made paintings appear 3D.
Linear Perspective
Technicolor Artistry
Cross Hatch Shading
Illusion of 2D
How did Renaissance art differ from Medieval art?
It was more godly
It was more realistic, and had three dimensions
it portrayed religious subjects
it was more biblical
Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?
Italians were better Catholics
Italy had better means of transportation
Italy sat in the middle of the Silk Road
Extreme wealth that Italians made from trade
When did the Renaissance occur?
1300s–1600s
1300s–1500s
1200s–1600s
none of these
Why did Luther disapprove of indulgences?
He felt the church was not charging enough.
He felt that faith alone was the only path to salvation.
He believed the Pope was corrupt.
all of the these
What did an indulgence grant a person?
a pardon for sin
money for food
an interview with a priest
a guarantee into heaven
The movement to change the church during the Renaissance was called?
Counter-Reformation
Counter- Revolution
Revolution
Reformation
What was the church's response to Luther's ideas?
Luther was excommunicated.
Luther was sainted.
Luther was stripped of his ministerial vestments.
Luther was put to death.
People who wanted the Catholic Church reformed (changed) were called?
Lutherans
Calvinists
protesters
Protestants
Which of these famous structures did Michelangelo paint?
the Louvre
the Coliseum
the Sistine Chapel
the Eiffel Tower
The statue of "David" was created by _____________.
Da Vinci
Michelangelo
Erasmus
Gutenberg
M. Luther's intent in posting his theses was:
To start his own religion
To start a political revolution
To force the Church to excommunicate him
To reform the Catholic Church
The Church eventually excommunicated M. Luther. That meant:
He could go to Mass, but not receive sacraments.
He was totally kicked out of the Church: no sacraments!
He could receive sacraments privately, but not in public.
He could receive communion, but not reconciliation.
M. Luther translated the Bible into:
Latin
English
French
German
Italian
English King Henry VIII broke away from the Church so he could give himself:
a promotion
a divorce
a better passport
a tax break
The first book printed on the new printing press?
the Bible
the phone book
the dictionary
the Target Christmas Catalog
Pope ________ called a council to address the Reformation.
John Paul II
Urban II
Pius X
Paul III
The Council of ______ took 18 years to complete, but resulted in good reforms.
Constantinople
Nicea
Trent
Rome
The Jesuits were formed to:
educate priests
eliminate heresy
evangelize far away places
How did the invention of the printing press help the Reformation?
Bibles printed allowed more people to read them.
People could read translations of the Bible in their language.
It allowed reformers to spread their ideas.
All of the Above
Why did the Reformation begin?
Luther wanted to start a new religion.
The Church was poor and needed a new leader.
Calvin wanted to head the Church.
There were abuses in the Church that needed changing.
Before the Reformation, Christian churches were ___________
Jewish
Roman Catholic
Muslim
None of the Above
The New World Is the ______________(s)
The Americas
The world after WWII
Europe, Asia, Africa.
The best song in the movie Aladdin.
