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WorksheetsRenaissance and Reformation
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
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.
Select the TWO statements that are true of the Medici Family in Florence, Italy.
they became wealthy from banking
they painted many of the large murals in Rome
the family was excommunicated from the Catholic Church
They were the ruling family (government) in Florence from 1434-1737
The system of thought during the Renaissance that focused less on religion, and more on people's ability to reason is called:
renaissance
patronage
humanism
commerce
The Renaissance was a time of rebirth and renewed interest in the classical learning of ___________.
Ancient Greece and Rome
the early Medieval era
Ancient Chinese philosophers
Christian and Muslim holy texts
Choose the TWO characteristics that best describe the changes in art during the Renaissance:
more realistic and life-like
featured more secular topics
less realistic
featured more religious topics
Which Renaissance artist is known for painting the Mona Lisa and for being a true "Renaissance Man"?
Michelangelo
Shakespeare
Thomas Aquinas
Leonardo da Vinci
Which Renaissance artist is known for creating the realistic statue of David?
Michelangelo
Shakespeare
Thomas Aquinas
Leonardo da Vinci
Which English writer is known for the poems and plays he wrote during the Renaissance?
Michelangelo
William Shakespeare
Thomas Aquinas
Leonardo da Vinci
Which of these people would have most likely RECEIVED financial support (money) through systems of patronage during the Renaissance?
a wealthy citizen of Florence
a government leader
an artist or writer
a guild of merchants
What does the word Renaissance translate to?
Rebirth
religion
Secular
construction
What helped the rapid spread of new ideas during the Protestant Reformation?
Improved personal hygiene and greater access to healthcare
Invention of the printing press and increased literacy
Support of the Pope as the head of the Roman Catholic Church
Vast road system crossing Europe and linking urban centers
What was the significance of the printing press?
producing written work was slower, so people didn't learn to read
producing written work was slower, and libraries grew
producing written work was faster, so the pope closed paper mills
producing written work was faster, and more people had access to books
Which German priest was one of the leaders of the Protestant Reformation?
John Calvin
Henry VIII
Pope Paul III
Martin Luther
Luther's criticism of the Catholic Church was called what?
Criticism of the Catholic Church
95 Theses
101 Problems with Catholics
Summa Theologica
The Reformation began as a way to reform the ______ Church.
Calvinist
Lutheran
Anglican
Catholic
Who broke with the Catholic Church for political and personal reasons? (He wanted to end papal control over the English church, and he wanted an annulment/divorce from his wife.)
Henry VIII
Edward VI
Martin Luther
John Calvin
Who was the last monarch from the Tudor family dynasty, and was very popular for making England Protestant again?
Henry VIII
Mary I
Elizabeth I
Charles V
The main goal of the Spanish Armada in 1588 was to:
To remove Elizabeth from the throne and make England a Catholic country once again.
To remove Elizabeth from the throne and make England Protestant
To remove Elizabeth from the throne and replace with Mary, Queen of Scots
To remove Elizabeth from the throne and seize all property from the Catholic Churches
