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WorksheetsUnit 2 the Renaissance and the Reformation
Total questions: 62
Worksheet time: 33mins
What was the Renaissance?
rebirth of classical culture, ideas and information
revival of classical culture, ideas and information
revolt against classical culture, ideas and information
rebellion against classical culture, ideas and information
Where does the Renaissance begin?
Genoa
Rome
Florence
Venice
What was the central idea/philosophy of the Renaissance?
Socialism
Humanism
Individualism
Secularism
During the Renaissance, what was referred to as classical information?
Information from ancient India and Egypt
Information from ancient India and Greece
Information from ancient Egypt and Rome
Information from ancient Greece and Rome
Why does the Renaissance happen in the city-states of modern day Italy? Choose all that apply.
the government enforced it.
classical texts brought by Christains fleeing the Ottomans
increased number of universities
increased wealth of the city-states
trade across the Mediterranean Sea
Who was known as the Father of Humanism?
Petrarch
Leonardo da Vinci
William Shakespeare
Martin Luther
What was humanism during the Renaissancce?
a philosophy that focused on the adventure and promoted exploration
a philosophy that focused on wealth and promoted financial gain
a philosophy that focused on the individual and promoted being well-rounded
a philosophy that focused on religion and promoted being obedient
How did the ideas of Humanism challenge the Catholic Church? Choose all that apply.
People questioned the authority of the Catholic Church
People focused on themselves as a person and less on the church
Everyday life was emphasized instead of the afterlife
People gathered weapons and fought the Catholic Church
The afterlife was emphasized instead of everyday life
Who invented an improved printing press?
Wiliiam
Shakespeare
Albrecht Durer
Sir Thomas More
Johannes
Gutenberg
In Spain, what language is the vernacular?
Latn
Spanish
English
Italian
Who wrote the Praise of Folly?
Niccolo Machiavelli
Leonardo da Vinci
John Calvin
Desidarius Erasmus
What was the Praise of Folly about?
a satire about society and the abuses of the Catholic Church
about a perfect society in which people share a common culture and way of life
about ethics, government and how to keep political power
about two young lovers from feuding families
The de Medici family spent a lot of money to have beautiful works of art made. What term defines this type of investment?
patron
partner
investor
banker
Because of the main philosophy of the Renaissance, there was a rise in secularism. What is secularism?
the separation of the government and religion
a government ruled with both political and religious ideas
a government ruled by both military and religious ideas
the separation of the government and the military
Who wrote Utopia
Niccolo Machiavelli
John Calvin
Raphael
Sir Thomas More
What was the Utopia about?
a satire about society and the abuses of the Catholic Church
a perfect society in which people share a common culture and way of life
ethics, government and how to keep political power
two young lovers from feuding families
What was The Prince about?
a satire about society and the abuses of the Catholic Church
a perfect society in which people share a common culture and way of life
ethics, government and how to keep political power
two young lovers from feuding families
Who wrote The Prince
Sir Thomas More
Michelangelo
Niccolo Machiavelli
John Wycliffe
Who was the English playwright that wrote sonnets, poems and plays during the Renaissance?
Martin Luther
William Shakespeare
Leonardo da Vinci
Desiderius Erasmus
How does the Renaissance spread throughout Europe?
It started in the south (modern day Italy), moved east & west, finally ending in the north (England)
It started in the west (France) moved south and then end in the north (England)
It started in the north (England), moved east & west, finally ending in the north (modern day Italy )
It started in east (Russia), moved west & south, finally ending in modern day Italy
Italy was a unified country during the Renaissance. True or False?
True
False
What invention helped disseminate the ideas of the Renaissance throughout Europe?
faster ships
typewriter
paved roads
printing press
What painting technique first used during the Renaissance made a 2 dimensional object 3-dimensional?
perseverance
perspective
persuasion
peripheral
Which artist created this work of art?
Albrecht Durer
Michelangelo
Raphael
Leonardo da Vinci
Which artist created this work of art?
Albrecht Durer
Michelangelo
Raphael
Leonardo da Vinci
Which artist created this work of art?
Albrecht Durer
Michelangelo
Raphael
Leonardo da Vinci
Which artist created this work of art?
Albrecht Durer
Michelangelo
Raphael
Leonardo da Vinci
Which artist created this work of art?
Albrecht Durer
Michelangelo
Raphael
Leonardo da Vinci
Which artist created this work of art?
Albrecht Durer
Michelangelo
Raphael
Leonardo da Vinci
Which Renaissance artist is known for using perspective in his paintings?
Leonardo da Vinci
Raphael
Petrarch
Michelangelo
Leonardo da Vinci had many interests and talents like painting, science, inventing and architecture. What term refer to this type of man?
Renaissance Man
Well-Rounded Man
Jack of all Trades Man
Overachieving Man
Who was considered the greatest German Renaissance artist?
Albrecht Durer
Michelangelo
Raphael
Leonardo da Vinci
Who was the head of the Catholic Church?
Hevry VIII
The Pope
Martin Luther
Petrarch
What was the Reformation?
a military revolt against the Protestant Church?
a religious revolt against the Catholic Church?
a military revolt against the Catholic Church
a religious revolt against the Protestant Church
What are the causes of the Reformation? Choose all that apply.
Corruption in the church
wealthy merchants question the authority of the church
the church over taxes the people
German and English nobility resent the church being controlled by Rome
Florentine nobility resented the church being controlled by Rome
The Catholic Church allowed its members to buy forgiveness for their sins. What was this called?
appeasement
usury
absolution
indulgences
Who was an early dissenter from England that wanted the bible translated into the vernacular?
Elizabeth I
John Wycliffe
Martin Luther
John Hus
Who was an early dissenter from the modern day Czech Republic who believed that there should be more emphasis on the Bible and less on the Pope? (He was burned at the stakes for his belief)
John Hus
John Wycliffe
Martin Luther
Henry VIII
Who was known as the Father of the Reformation?
Petrarch
Albrecht Durer
Martin Luther
John Calvin
His beliefs included:
1. Believed in salvation through faith alone
2. The Bible was the ultimate authority not the Pope
3. All humans are equal before God
4. The Bible should be written in the vernacular
Henry VIII
Martin Luther
John Calvin
John Wycliffe
What were the 95 Theses?
a list of compliments about the Protestant Church
a list of complaints against the Protestant Church
a list of compliments about the Catholic Church
a list of complaints against the Catholic Church
Why was the 95 Theses important?
It marked the beginning of the Renaissance
It marked the end of the Renaissance
It marked the beginning of the Reformation
It marked the end of the Reformation
His beliefs included:
1. Believed in predestination
2. Faith was revealed through living a righteous life
3. Should have a good work ethic
John Calvin
Albrecht Durer
John Hus
Martin Luther
Who expanded the Protestant movement by establishing a theocracy in Geneva, Switzerland?
Martin Luther
Raphael
John Calvin
Henry VIII
Why does Henry VIII start the Church of England?
He wanted to help promote the Catholic Church in England
He wanted to be the Pope
He believed the Catholic Church was corrupt
He wanted a divorce and was denied
Who solidified the Church of England by returning Protestantism to England and renaming the Church of England to the Anglican Church?
John IV
Elizabeth I
Henry VIII
Mary I
In 1555 CE, Charles V issued the Peace of Augsburg in the Holy Roman Empire. What does the treaty state?
All principalities (kingdoms) in the Holy Roman Empire were to be Protestant
The Holy Roman Emperor could now choose which religion the principalities (kingdoms) would be
The Princes could now choose which religion their principalities (kingdoms) would be
All principalities (kingdoms) in the Holy Roman Empire were to be Catholic
What was the result of the Reformation in German States (Germany)? Choose all the apply.
Conflicts increased between the Catholics and Protestants
Northern German States converted to Protestantism
The Northern German States converted to Catholicism
There was peace and religious tolerance throughout the German States
What was the result of the Reformation in France?
The Protestants (Huguenots) are granted religious freedom
The Thirty Years War was changed from a political conflict to a religious one
The Thirty Years War was changed from a religious conflict to a political one
The Catholics are granted religious freedom
What was the result of the Reformation in England?
The Protestant Church became the official of England
The Anglican Church became the official church of England
The Catholic Church became the official church of England
The Luther Church became the official church of England
What was the Thirty Years War?
It was war between the Catholics and Protestants fought mostly in the Holy Roman Empire
It was war between the Catholics and Protestants fought mostly in the France
It was war between the Catholics and Protestants fought mostly in Germany
It was war between the Catholics and Protestants fought mostly in the Italy
Germany was a unified country during the Reformation. True or False?
True
False
How did the printing press help disseminate the ideas of the Reformation?
Increased the printing of the Bible in the vernacualar
Increase literacy rates
Increased the printing of the Bible in Latin
Decreased literacy rates
How does the Reformation change Europe?
There are many new religions
Nothing everything stayed the same
There are only 2 religions
What was the Counter Reformation?
were the efforts of reform made by the Protestant Church
the steps made by the Catholic Church to stop the growth of Protestantism
the steps the Protestant Church to stop the growth of Catholicism
were the efforts of reform made by the Catholic Church
Who was the head of the Society of Jesus?
Elizabeth I
Ignatius Loyola
The Pope
Martin Luther
What was the Edict of Nantes?
The Spanish Protestants (Huguenots) are granted religious freedom
The French Catholics (Huguenots) are granted religious freedom
The French Protestants (Huguenots) are granted religious freedom
The Spanish Catholics (Huguenots) are granted religious freedom
What was the purpose of the Society of Jesus?
to fight holy wars
to punish heretics
to convert non-Catholics to Catholicism
to convert non-Protestants to Protestantism
Someone who converts others to a new religion are called ________________
missionaries
promoters
convertors
reformers
What was the Catholic Reformation?
were the efforts of reform made by the Protestant Church
the steps made by the Catholic Church to stop the growth of Protestantism
the steps the Protestant Church to stop the growth of Catholicism
were the efforts of reform made by the Catholic Church
What was the Council of Trent?
The Protestant Church organized the group to address the attacks of the Catholics
The Catholic Church organized the group to address the attacks of the Protestants
What was the outcome of the Council of Trent?
It changed the entire Protestant Church to create a better church
It reaffirmed most of the Protestant Church’s practices and doctrines
It changed the entire Catholic Church to create a better church
It reaffirmed most of the Catholic Church’s practices and doctrines
