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The Reformation and the Renaissance

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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1.

The Renaissance Era marks the beginning of the modern world. All of these support this statement except

a)

stressing the importance of individuals

b)

realizing that people can make a difference and change the world for the better

c)

stressing the importance of religion

d)

people became curious and wanted to learn and explore the world

e)

celebrating human achievement became a priority

2.

The word "renaissance" means

a)

rebirth

b)

the end

c)

review

3.

Which art had the greatest influence on Renaissance artists?

a)

early medieval art 

b)

ancient Greek and Roman art

c)

 medieval Islamic art 

d)

ancient Chinese art

4.

Which Renaissance invention greatly increased the communication of ideas across Europe

a)

eyeglasses with curved lenses

b)

submarine for underwater travel

c)

printing press with movable type

d)

portable mechanical clock

5.

Johannes Gutenberg is famous for?

a)

Invented the printing press

b)

Painted the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper and was known as the Renaissance Man

c)

Great sculptor and painter. Created the statue of David and painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling

d)

The greatest play write during the Renaissance Era. Famous for writing Romeo and Juliet

6.

Leonardo da Vinci is famous for?

a)

Invented the printing press

b)

Painted the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper and was known as the Renaissance Man

c)

Great sculptor and painter. Created the statue of David and painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling

d)

The greatest play write during the Renaissance Era. Famous for writing Romeo and Juliet

7.

Humanism is

a)

Rebirth of classical arts

b)

The idea that individuals are important and  should celebrate their achievements

c)

The wealthiest family that controlled Florence for over 300 years.

d)

The city-state that became wealthy through trade

8.

The Medici Family

a)

Rebirth of classical arts

b)

The idea that individuals are important and  should celebrate their achievements

c)

The wealthiest family that controlled Florence for over 300 years.

d)

The city-state that became wealthy through trade

9.

Reformation can be considered all of these except

a)

A religious movement of the 16th century that began as an attempt to reform the Roman Catholic Church and resulted in the creation of Protestant churches

b)

Martin Luther began spread the movement

c)

Lutherans & protestants became a branch of Christianity

d)

A time of  intellectual movement in which thinkers studied classical texts and focused on human potential and achievements.

10.

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

11.

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

a)

Counter-Reformation

b)

Counter- Revolution

c)

Revolution

d)

Reformation

12.

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

a)

Lutherans

b)

Calvinists

c)

protesters

d)

Protestants

13.

Which country did the Renaissance start in?

a)

England

b)

France

c)

Italy

d)

Germany

14.

Who held the most power in Europe?

a)

The emperor

b)

The pope

c)

The king

d)

The people

15.

The first book ever published for the public

a)

The Prince

b)

Romeo and Juliet

c)

Dante's Inferno

d)

The Bible

16.

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.

17.

Which of these events influenced the changing role of religion during the Renaissance?

a)

the humanist movement

b)

the removal of the pope

c)

the burning of bibles

d)

the invention of movable type

18.

M. Luther thought people could reach heaven through _____ alone.

a)

deeds

b)

words

c)

scripture

d)

faith

19.

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

20.

Reformation

Once a priest, he began the Reformation when he nailed the 95 Theses to the Wittenberg church door and then started a new denomination.

a)

Martin Luther

b)

John Calvin

c)

Thomas More

d)

Jan Hus