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WorksheetsUnit 7: The Emergence of Modern Europe Practice Test
Total questions: 76
Worksheet time: 42mins
Which country did the Renaissance start in?
England
France
Italy
Germany
A government led by a religious leader
Monarchy
Democracy
Republic
Theocracy
Invention that helped spread information
Printing Press
Mail service
Pigeon Carrier
Typewriter
English playwright famous for his stories
Dante
Shakespeare
Machiavelli
Lorenzo Medici
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.
• Nicolaus Copernicus
• Galileo Galilei
• Tycho Brahe
• Johannes Kepler
All of the above were famous Renaissance
philosophers.
priests.
artists.
scientists.
What was Niccolò Machiavelli's main argument in his work The Prince?
A ruler should do whatever is necessary to maintain power.
A ruler should follow all of the teachings of the Catholic Church.
A ruler should make his subjects as happy as possible.
A ruler should strive to maintain equality and fairness.
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 these events influenced the changing role of religion during the Renaissance?
the humanist movement
the removal of the pope
the burning of bibles
the invention of movable type
During the Renaissance, people became interested in
mathematics.
the ancient Greeks and Romans.
Petrarch.
gold.
Why were the Medicis important to the Renaissance?
The commissioned many expeditions.
They started a university in Florence.
They believed in the teachings of Luther.
They were patrons of the arts.
Who was Johann Gutenberg?
the inventor of the telescope
the inventor of the printing press
the founder of the laws of planetary motion
a religious reformer
What did an indulgence grant a person?
a pardon for sin
money for food
an interview with a priest
a guarantee into heaven
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 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
a reform movement against the Roman Catholic Church that began in 1517; it resulted in the creation of Protestant churches
Reformation
Indulgence
Purgatory
Protestant
Why did England break with the Church?
Martin Luther's influence spread throughout country
John Calvin set up his theocracy in one the towns
The king wanted a divorce and Church said no
The England did not break from the Catholic Church
What was the Catholic Church's response to Martin Luther's 95 Theses?
Excommunication
The Peace of Westphalia
The Counsel of Trent
They ignored it
What was the significance of the printing press?
the production of written work was slower, therefore written works were not available to everyone.
there is no significance
the production of written work was faster, however not everyone was able to read.
the production of written work was faster, therefore written works were available to everyone.
How were the Protestant Reformation and the European Renaissance similar?
discouraged the growth of strong monarchs
were led by the military
encouraged people to question tradition
supported the return of the Roman Empire
Which Protestant reformer supported the idea of predestination?
Ignatius of Loyola
John Calvin
Martin Luther
Henry VIII
All of the following were part of the Protestant Reformation except?
Martin Luther
John Calvin
King Henry VIII
John Locke
Humanism...
emphasized the Bible
leads to happier lives
encourages people to learn Latin and Greek
focuses on the potential of humans to achieve
Francis Bacon believed that if we explore and improve science then will better understand the world
True
False
The Church of England is also known as the _____ Church.
Presbyterian
Eastern Rite Catholic
Anglican
Saxon
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
Which of the following was the Council of Trent NOT responsible for?
Protestant Reformation
missions
changes to Catholic Church
seminaries
The founder of the Jesuits
George of Madrid
Hernando of Seville
Ignatius of Loyola
Martin of Granda
What does the word REFORM mean?
To speak out against
To examine
To rebuild
To change
Which social class grew during the Commercial Revolution?
Nobility
Serfs
Middle class
Peasants
An association of craftsmen that focused on a specific trade or craft such as making shoes or weaving cloth.
Pilgrimage
Guild
Feudalism
Chivalry
Where did the Black Death originally come from?
The Black Plague was thought to be brought to Western Europe through the —
trade routes
Crusades
Mongol invasions
Viking raids
Because of the Black Death —
people entered into feudal agreements for protection.
Africa became the most powerful continent.
people lost faith in the Church.
all monarchs of Europe and Asia died.
What was the main GOAL of the Reconquista?
To eliminate foreign trade on the Iberian Peninsula and make it self-sufficient
To push the Muslims out of the Iberian Peninsula and make it all Catholic
To make a truce with the Jews and develop the banking industry
To work with the Pope and force all Christians and Jews to become Muslim
What was the PURPOSE of the Inquisition?
To find and punish non-Christians in Spain
To make sure different religions were treated fairly
To ensure that English was the only language spoken in England
To allow peasants to have more rights in France
Which of the following was NOT a result of the Hundred Years War?
Feudalism became more powerful
The borders of England and France were set
It led to national identities
Joan of Arc became a martyr
How did the Black Death lead to the end of feudalism?
The size of most towns and cities decreased.
Lords increased the size and value of their estates.
Kings released their vassals from their pledges of loyalty.
Serfs who survived the plague demanded payment for their work
What were the effects of the Hundred Years’ War?
It led to lower taxes for peasants.
It improved trade between nations.
It reduced the size of the middle class in Europe.
It resulted in French and English people creating a national identity.
An organization of people in the same craft or trade.
Apprentice
Bubonic Plague
Hundred Years War
Guild
The Magna Carta accomplished which of the following?
Limited powers of the king, allowed for trial by jury
No false imprisonment (can't be arrested/jailed for no reason) and a right to a trial by jury
Taxes can't be raised without approval of nobles, all free men protected equally by law
All of these are true
What was an important result of the Crusades?
The Crusades resulted in many new religions to emerge.
The Crusades resulted in the Holy Roman Empire's permanent possession of Jerusalem.
The Crusades caused the Holy Roman Empire to isolate themselves from the rest of the world.
The Crusades led to trade and new goods in Europe.
As a result of the Crusades, _____________________ weakened and kings built stronger central governments.
the economy
manors
parliament
feudalism
Effects of the Crusades included
continued decline of feudalism
rise of a merchant class in Europe
exchange of goods and ideas between Europe and the eastern Mediterranean
increased intolerance for non-Christians
More than one of these is correct
