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Unit 2 the Renaissance and the Reformation

Total questions: 62

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the Renaissance?

a)

rebirth of classical culture, ideas and information

b)

revival of classical culture, ideas and information

c)

revolt against classical culture, ideas and information

d)

rebellion against classical culture, ideas and information

2.

Where does the Renaissance begin?

a)

Genoa

b)

Rome

c)

Florence

d)

Venice

3.

What was the central idea/philosophy of the Renaissance?

a)

Socialism

b)

Humanism

c)

Individualism

d)

Secularism

4.

During the Renaissance, what was referred to as classical information?

a)

Information from ancient India and Egypt

b)

Information from ancient India and Greece

c)

Information from ancient Egypt and Rome

d)

Information from ancient Greece and Rome

5.

Why does the Renaissance happen in the city-states of modern day Italy? Choose all that apply.

a)

the government enforced it.

b)

classical texts brought by Christains fleeing the Ottomans

c)

increased number of universities

d)

increased wealth of the city-states

e)

trade across the Mediterranean Sea

6.

Who was known as the Father of Humanism?

a)

Petrarch

b)

Leonardo da Vinci

c)

William Shakespeare

d)

Martin Luther

7.

What was humanism during the Renaissancce?

a)

a philosophy that focused on the adventure and promoted exploration

b)

a philosophy that focused on wealth and promoted financial gain

c)

a philosophy that focused on the individual and promoted being well-rounded

d)

a philosophy that focused on religion and promoted being obedient

8.

How did the ideas of Humanism challenge the Catholic Church? Choose all that apply.

a)

People questioned the authority of the Catholic Church

b)

People focused on themselves as a person and less on the church

c)

Everyday life was emphasized instead of the afterlife

d)

People gathered weapons and fought the Catholic Church

e)

The afterlife was emphasized instead of everyday life

9.

Who invented an improved printing press?

a)

Wiliiam

Shakespeare

b)

Albrecht Durer

c)

Sir Thomas More

d)

Johannes

Gutenberg

10.

In Spain, what language is the vernacular?

a)

Latn

b)

Spanish

c)

English

d)

Italian

11.

Who wrote the Praise of Folly?

a)

Niccolo Machiavelli

b)

Leonardo da Vinci

c)

John Calvin

d)

Desidarius Erasmus

12.

What was the Praise of Folly about?

a)

a satire about society and the abuses of the Catholic Church

b)

about a perfect society in which people share a common culture and way of life

c)

about ethics, government and how to keep political power

d)

about two young lovers from feuding families

13.

The de Medici family spent a lot of money to have beautiful works of art made. What term defines this type of investment?

a)

patron

b)

partner

c)

investor

d)

banker

14.

Because of the main philosophy of the Renaissance, there was a rise in secularism. What is secularism?

a)

the separation of the government and religion

b)

a government ruled with both political and religious ideas

c)

a government ruled by both military and religious ideas

d)

the separation of the government and the military

15.

Who wrote Utopia

a)

Niccolo Machiavelli

b)

John Calvin

c)

Raphael

d)

Sir Thomas More

16.

What was the Utopia about?

a)

a satire about society and the abuses of the Catholic Church

b)

a perfect society in which people share a common culture and way of life

c)

ethics, government and how to keep political power

d)

two young lovers from feuding families

17.

What was The Prince about?

a)

a satire about society and the abuses of the Catholic Church

b)

a perfect society in which people share a common culture and way of life

c)

ethics, government and how to keep political power

d)

two young lovers from feuding families

18.

Who wrote The Prince

a)

Sir Thomas More

b)

Michelangelo

c)

Niccolo Machiavelli

d)

John Wycliffe

19.

Who was the English playwright that wrote sonnets, poems and plays during the Renaissance?

a)

Martin Luther

b)

William Shakespeare

c)

Leonardo da Vinci

d)

Desiderius Erasmus

20.

How does the Renaissance spread throughout Europe?

a)

It started in the south (modern day Italy), moved east & west, finally ending in the north (England)

b)

It started in the west (France) moved south and then end in the north (England)

c)

It started in the north (England), moved east & west, finally ending in the north (modern day Italy )

d)

It started in east (Russia), moved west & south, finally ending in modern day Italy

21.

Italy was a unified country during the Renaissance. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

22.

What invention helped disseminate the ideas of the Renaissance throughout Europe?

a)

faster ships

b)

typewriter

c)

paved roads

d)

printing press

23.

What painting technique first used during the Renaissance made a 2 dimensional object 3-dimensional?

a)

perseverance

b)

perspective

c)

persuasion

d)

peripheral

24.

Which artist created this work of art?

a)

Albrecht Durer

b)

Michelangelo

c)

Raphael

d)

Leonardo da Vinci

25.

Which artist created this work of art?

a)

Albrecht Durer

b)

Michelangelo

c)

Raphael

d)

Leonardo da Vinci

26.

Which artist created this work of art?

a)

Albrecht Durer

b)

Michelangelo

c)

Raphael

d)

Leonardo da Vinci

27.

Which artist created this work of art?

a)

Albrecht Durer

b)

Michelangelo

c)

Raphael

d)

Leonardo da Vinci

28.

Which artist created this work of art?

a)

Albrecht Durer

b)

Michelangelo

c)

Raphael

d)

Leonardo da Vinci

29.

Which artist created this work of art?

a)

Albrecht Durer

b)

Michelangelo

c)

Raphael

d)

Leonardo da Vinci

30.

Which Renaissance artist is known for using perspective in his paintings?

a)

Leonardo da Vinci

b)

Raphael

c)

Petrarch

d)

Michelangelo

31.

Leonardo da Vinci had many interests and talents like painting, science, inventing and architecture. What term refer to this type of man?

a)

Renaissance Man

b)

Well-Rounded Man

c)

Jack of all Trades Man

d)

Overachieving Man

32.

Who was considered the greatest German Renaissance artist?

a)

Albrecht Durer

b)

Michelangelo

c)

Raphael

d)

Leonardo da Vinci

33.

Who was the head of the Catholic Church?

a)

Hevry VIII

b)

The Pope

c)

Martin Luther

d)

Petrarch

34.

What was the Reformation?

a)

a military revolt against the Protestant Church?

b)

a religious revolt against the Catholic Church?

c)

a military revolt against the Catholic Church

d)

a religious revolt against the Protestant Church

35.

What are the causes of the Reformation? Choose all that apply.

a)

Corruption in the church

b)

wealthy merchants question the authority of the church

c)

the church over taxes the people

d)

German and English nobility resent the church being controlled by Rome

e)

Florentine nobility resented the church being controlled by Rome

36.

The Catholic Church allowed its members to buy forgiveness for their sins. What was this called?

a)

appeasement

b)

usury

c)

absolution

d)

indulgences

37.

Who was an early dissenter from England that wanted the bible translated into the vernacular?

a)

Elizabeth I

b)

John Wycliffe

c)

Martin Luther

d)

John Hus

38.

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)

a)

John Hus

b)

John Wycliffe

c)

Martin Luther

d)

Henry VIII

39.

Who was known as the Father of the Reformation?

a)

Petrarch

b)

Albrecht Durer

c)

Martin Luther

d)

John Calvin

40.

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

a)

Henry VIII

b)

Martin Luther

c)

John Calvin

d)

John Wycliffe

41.

What were the 95 Theses?

a)

a list of compliments about the Protestant Church

b)

a list of complaints against the Protestant Church

c)

a list of compliments about the Catholic Church

d)

a list of complaints against the Catholic Church

42.

Why was the 95 Theses important?

a)

It marked the beginning of the Renaissance

b)

It marked the end of the Renaissance

c)

It marked the beginning of the Reformation

d)

It marked the end of the Reformation

43.

His beliefs included:

1. Believed in predestination

2. Faith was revealed through living a righteous life

3. Should have a good work ethic 

a)

John Calvin

b)

Albrecht Durer

c)

John Hus

d)

Martin Luther

44.

Who expanded the Protestant movement by establishing a theocracy in Geneva, Switzerland?

a)

Martin Luther

b)

Raphael

c)

John Calvin

d)

Henry VIII

45.

Why does Henry VIII start the Church of England?

a)

He wanted to help promote the Catholic Church in England

b)

He wanted to be the Pope

c)

He believed the Catholic Church was corrupt

d)

He wanted a divorce and was denied

46.

Who solidified the Church of England by returning Protestantism to England and renaming the Church of England to the Anglican Church?

a)

John IV

b)

Elizabeth I

c)

Henry VIII

d)

Mary I

47.

In 1555 CE, Charles V issued the Peace of Augsburg in the Holy Roman Empire. What does the treaty state?

a)

All principalities (kingdoms) in the Holy Roman Empire were to be Protestant

b)

The Holy Roman Emperor could now choose which religion the principalities (kingdoms) would be

c)

The Princes could now choose which religion their principalities (kingdoms) would be

d)

All principalities (kingdoms) in the Holy Roman Empire were to be Catholic

48.

What was the result of the Reformation in German States (Germany)? Choose all the apply.

a)

Conflicts increased between the Catholics and Protestants

b)

Northern German States converted to Protestantism

c)

The Northern German States converted to Catholicism

d)

There was peace and religious tolerance throughout the German States

49.

What was the result of the Reformation in France?

a)

The Protestants (Huguenots) are granted religious freedom

b)

The Thirty Years War was changed from a political conflict to a religious one

c)

The Thirty Years War was changed from a religious conflict to a political one

d)

The Catholics are granted religious freedom

50.

What was the result of the Reformation in England?

a)

The Protestant Church became the official of England

b)

The Anglican Church became the official church of England

c)

The Catholic Church became the official church of England

d)

The Luther Church became the official church of England

51.

What was the Thirty Years War?

a)

It was war between the Catholics and Protestants fought mostly in the Holy Roman Empire

b)

It was war between the Catholics and Protestants fought mostly in the France

c)

It was war between the Catholics and Protestants fought mostly in Germany

d)

It was war between the Catholics and Protestants fought mostly in the Italy

52.

Germany was a unified country during the Reformation. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

53.

How did the printing press help disseminate the ideas of the Reformation?

a)

Increased the printing of the Bible in the vernacualar

b)

Increase literacy rates

c)

Increased the printing of the Bible in Latin

d)

Decreased literacy rates

54.

How does the Reformation change Europe?

a)

There are many new religions

b)

Nothing everything stayed the same

c)

There are only 2 religions

55.

What was the Counter Reformation?

a)

were the efforts of reform made by the Protestant Church  

b)

the steps made by the Catholic Church to stop the growth of Protestantism

c)

the steps the Protestant Church to stop the growth of Catholicism

d)

were the efforts of reform made by the Catholic Church  

56.

Who was the head of the Society of Jesus?

a)

Elizabeth I

b)

Ignatius Loyola

c)

The Pope

d)

Martin Luther

57.

What was the Edict of Nantes?

a)

The Spanish Protestants (Huguenots) are granted religious freedom

b)

The French Catholics (Huguenots) are granted religious freedom

c)

The French Protestants (Huguenots) are granted religious freedom

d)

The Spanish Catholics (Huguenots) are granted religious freedom

58.

What was the purpose of the Society of Jesus?

a)

to fight holy wars

b)

to punish heretics

c)

to convert non-Catholics to Catholicism

d)

to convert non-Protestants to Protestantism

59.

Someone who converts others to a new religion are called ________________

a)

missionaries

b)

promoters

c)

convertors

d)

reformers

60.

What was the Catholic Reformation?

a)

were the efforts of reform made by the Protestant Church  

b)

the steps made by the Catholic Church to stop the growth of Protestantism

c)

the steps the Protestant Church to stop the growth of Catholicism

d)

were the efforts of reform made by the Catholic Church  

61.

What was the Council of Trent?

a)

The Protestant Church organized the group to address the attacks of the Catholics

b)

The Catholic Church organized the group to address the attacks of the Protestants

62.

What was the outcome of the Council of Trent?

a)

It changed the entire Protestant Church to create a better church

b)

It reaffirmed most of the Protestant Church’s practices and doctrines

c)

It changed the entire Catholic Church to create a better church

d)

It reaffirmed most of the Catholic Church’s practices and doctrines