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Renaissance and Reformation

Total questions: 59

Worksheet time: 31mins

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1.

Which of these statements describes a change brought about by the Renaissance?

a)

Society was dominated by the church.

b)

Society began to value individualism.

c)

Society was focused on warfare.

d)

Society was dominated by lords.

2.

During the Renaissance, a new intellectual movement known as humanism evolved. What was the significance of the humanist movement?

a)

Humanists felt formal education was impractical and unnecessary; therefore, many schools were closed.

b)

Humanists spread the teachings of Eastern philosophers such as Confucius throughout Europe.

c)

Humanists were very interested in religious studies and sought to increase the influence of the Church.

d)

Humanists were inspired by classical texts and emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual.

3.

During the Renaissance, a new intellectual movement known as humanism evolved. What was the significance of the humanist movement?

a)

Humanists felt formal education was impractical and unnecessary; therefore, many schools were closed.

b)

Humanists spread the teachings of Eastern philosophers such as Confucius throughout Europe.

c)

Humanists were very interested in religious studies and sought to increase the influence of the Church.

d)

Humanists were inspired by classical texts and emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual.

4.

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.

5.

What was Niccolò Machiavelli's main argument in his work The Prince?

a)

A ruler should do whatever is necessary to maintain power.

b)

A ruler should follow all of the teachings of the Catholic Church.

c)

A ruler should make his subjects as happy as possible.

d)

A ruler should strive to maintain equality and fairness.

6.

Which of these statements reflects an influence of the Renaissance?

a)

dominance of the church

b)

constant feudal warfare

c)

lack of any governance

d)

increased interest in the arts

7.

Which of the following statements describes the type of government which existed in Florence during the Renaissance?

a)

It was a small Italian town ruled by the king of Italy in Rome.

b)

It was completely under the control of the Catholic Church.

c)

It was a city-state ruled by the wealthy Medici family.

d)

It was the capital of Italy and had a large bureaucracy.

8.

During the Renaissance, there was a revival of interst in

a)

perspective

b)

humanism

c)

Greek and Roman Civilizations

d)

individual achievement

9.

What is one way European society changed thanks to the printing press?

a)

People quit the feudal system to find work else where

b)

People began reading books in their vernacular

c)

Literacy declined during the Renaissance

d)

People began writing scripts for movies

10.

Why was the Printing press so important during the Renaissance?

a)

It helped spread his ideas of Humanists

b)

People began printing newspapers in America

c)

People began writing mean articles about Kings

d)

The bible was only printed in Latin

11.
An intellectual movement that focused on human potential and achievements
a)
Secular
b)
Patrons
c)
Merit
d)
humanism
12.

What economic change occurred during the Renaissance that allowed for the flourishing of the art?

a)

Introduction of paper money

b)

People began to Barter again

c)

The Governments of Europe paid to educate Artists

d)

Growth of a wealthy Merchant Class that became patrons the Arts

13.

Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?

a)

Italians were better Catholics

b)

Italy had better means of transportation

c)

Italy sat in the middle of the Silk Road

d)

Extreme wealth that Italians made from trade

14.

A supporter of the Arts were called

a)

Patrons

b)

Kings

c)

The church

15.
The Printing Press 
a)
Allowed ideas to be spread faster because books were easier to get
b)
Was created by Leonardo Da Vinci
c)
Was invented by the Ottoman Turks
d)
Helped Mansa Musa spread Islam
16.
What does the word "Renaissance" mean?
a)
Renewed
b)
Rebuilt
c)
Remade
d)
Rebirth
17.
On what peninsula did the Renaissance begin?
a)
Spain
b)
England
c)
Italy
d)
Germany
18.
Humanism...
a)
emphasized the Bible
b)
leads to happier lives
c)
encourages people to learn Latin and Greek
d)
focuses on the potential of humans to achieve 
19.
Advantages of Johannes Gutenberg's printing press include all of the following EXCEPT:
a)
Cheaper book prices
b)
Increase in education/literacy
c)
Increase in church power
d)
Rapid spread of ideas
20.
Which of the following cities was an important center during the early Renaissance?
a)
Florence
b)
London
c)
Ghent
d)
Paris
21.
The first moveable type of printing press that allowed mass production of materials was invented by
a)
Leonardo da Vinci.
b)
Johann Gutenberg.
c)
William Shakespeare.
d)
Michelangelo di Buonarroti Simoni.
22.
What provided the major economic support for the Renaissance?
a)
wealthy patrons
b)
church officials
c)
government grants
d)
kings competing for prestige
23.
The Medici Family...
a)
Were the first mafia family to live in Italy
b)
Were the most famous painters in Florence
c)
Were the family of Mona Lisa
d)
Were patrons of the arts in Florence
24.

The term used to describe someone who is good at a wide range of things

a)

Renaissance Man

b)

Renaissance Guru

c)

Renaissance Creator

25.

What did an indulgence grant a person?

a)

a pardon for sin

b)

money for food

c)

an interview with a priest

d)

a guarantee into heaven

26.

What was the church's response to Luther's ideas?

a)

Luther was excommunicated.

b)

Luther was sainted.

c)

Luther was stripped of his ministerial vestments.

d)

Luther was put to death.

27.

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

a)

Counter-Reformation

b)

Counter- Revolution

c)

Revolution

d)

Reformation

28.

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

a)

Lutherans

b)

Calvinists

c)

protesters

d)

Protestants

29.

Which is true about Martin Luther?

a)

German

b)

monk

c)

scholar

d)

started Protestant Reformation

e)

American Civil Rights Activist

30.

M. Luther's intent in posting his theses was:

a)

To start his own religion

b)

To start a political revolution

c)

To force the Church to excommunicate him

d)

To reform the Catholic Church

31.

Selling indulgences was a bad idea because:

a)

Jesus specifically said not to do that.

b)

Only rich people could afford it.

c)

It deprived rich people of genuine reconciliation.

d)

It caused an armed uprising of oppressed serfs.

32.

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

a)

deeds

b)

words

c)

scripture

d)

faith

33.

The Church eventually excommunicated M. Luther. That meant:

a)

He could go to Mass, but not receive sacraments.

b)

He was totally kicked out of the Church: no sacraments!

c)

He could receive sacraments privately, but not in public.

d)

He could receive communion, but not reconciliation.

34.

M. Luther translated the Bible into:

a)

Latin

b)

English

c)

French

d)

German

e)

Italian

35.

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

36.

The Church of England is also known as the _____ Church.

a)

Presbyterian

b)

Eastern Rite Catholic

c)

Anglican

d)

Saxon

37.

The first book printed on the new printing press?

a)

the Bible

b)

the phone book

c)

the dictionary

d)

the Target Christmas Catalog

38.

The Council of ______ took 18 years to complete, but resulted in good reforms.

a)

Constantinople

b)

Nicea

c)

Trent

d)

Rome

39.

The Jesuits were formed to:

a)

educate priests

b)

eliminate heresy

c)

evangelize far away places

40.

What were Indulgences?

a)

Prayers performed after eating to much food

b)

Leaders within the Catholic Church

c)

Pardons for sins sold by the Catholic Church

d)

Positions within the Catholic Church sold to the highest bidder

41.

What was the Protestant Reformation?

a)

An attempt to overthrow the Pope and replace him with a Frenchman.

b)

An attempt to reform the Catholic practices that were considered corrupt.

c)

A call for Christian Europe to reclaim the Holy Land from the Arabs.

d)

An argument over leadership of the Catholic Church that led to the election of 3 Popes

42.

What was The most immediate cause of the Reformation?

a)

Henry the VIII creating the Church of England

b)

Erasmus writing Praise of Follies

c)

John Calvin establishing Calvinism

d)

Martin Luther posting The 95 Theses

43.
What is so significant about Martin Luther hanging up the 95 Theses?
a)
It ended feudalism throughout Europe.
b)
It limited the power of the monarch in England.
c)
It was the event that started the Protestant Reformation.
d)
It was the event that started the Catholic Counter-Reformation.
44.

What was the Counter Reformation?

a)

Pope's decision to go to war

b)

Protestants moving to new lands

c)

Printing Bible in other languages

d)

Catholic Church making changes

45.

Which was NOT a cause of the Protestant Reformation?

a)

Bibles being available for people to read.

b)

Luther's 95 Theses

c)

Crusades

d)

People becoming more educated and a focus on humanism

46.

At which meeting did the Church define Catholic beliefs and decide what to do about the Protestants?

a)

Treaty of Versailles

b)

Treaty of Augsburg

c)

Council of Worms

d)

Council of Trent

47.

What was the Church's court called?

a)

Council of Trent

b)

the trials

c)

Inquisition

d)

Spanish questioning

48.

This image symbolizes two paths. John Calvin would have argued you really do not have a 'choice'. What was his concept of salvation/heaven called?

a)

indulgence

b)

Anglican

c)

theocracy

d)

predestination

49.

The Spanish soldier who founded the Jesuits

a)

George of Madrid

b)

Hernando of Seville

c)

Ignatius of Loyola

d)

Martin of Granda

50.
Name and Period
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51.
How did Italy's location help make it a natural "starting point" for Europe's Renaissance?
a)
European monks had constructed many libraries in Italy, where people could go to read and learn about past ideas from Greece and Rome.
b)
Some of the most important European scholars moved there due to the excellent weather and well-protected city-states.
c)
Trade declined following the Black Death, forcing people to turn to the arts to make money.
d)
Increased trade through Italian port cities brought great wealth there, helping Italian merchants to be able to fund cultural activities.
52.
The developments of Europe’s Renaissance took place within which of these time periods?
a)
475 CE - 1000 CE
b)
1000 CE – 1350 CE
c)
1350 CE – 1650 CE
d)
1650 CE - 1900 CE
53.
Which of the following describes the idea of humanism?
a)
Humanism was a belief that stated that Church teachings should always be considered correct.
b)
Humanism was a belief that celebrated the talents and natural abilities that people possessed.
c)
Humanism was a belief shared by philosophers that stated that all people are inherently evil.
54.
Which of the following statements below best describes the Renaissance.
a)
A time of little social, political, and cultural change.
b)
A rebirth of interest in art and literature, especially in ancient Greek and Roman works.
c)
the efforts of the Northern kingdoms of Italy to retake Italy from the control of the Moors.
d)
a rebirth of interest in a strict form of Christianity that began shortly after the death of Jesus Christ.
55.
Which statement best describes how the Silk Road influenced the beginnings of Europe's Renaissance?
a)
The Mongol-controlled Yuan Dynasty improved protection of merchants traveling the Silk Road, which led to increased trade and a greater exchange of wealth and knowledge between Asia and Europe.
b)
The Mongols increased trade along the Silk Road by consistently punishing criminals who attacked merchants, making people feel safer.
c)
The Yuan Dynasty( the Mongols) forbid merchants from Europe the right to travel to China to engage in trade, which closed off relations between the two continents.
56.
All of the following were results of the Protestant Reformation EXCEPT...
a)
religious tension and conflict erupted across Europe (in places like France, Germany, etc)
b)
the idea of self-government became more popular.
c)
Protestants and Catholics were able to solve all their major religious disagreements.
d)
Northern European countries became mostly Protestant.
57.
Which of these statements accurately summarizes the significance of Martin Luther's 95 Theses?
a)
It was a list of secular books that contained messages that went against Church teachings; it inspired the Catholic Church to begin the Inquisition.
b)
It was a list of Luther's complaints against actions recently taken by the Catholic Church; it inspired a movement that led to the split of the Catholic Church.
c)
It was a detailed list of Luther's arguments against Catholic sacraments (i.e. baptism, marriage, confirmation, etc.); it inspired the Church to change its policies on how it delivered the sacraments to its members.
58.
Which statement best summarizes the significance of the Catholic Reformation?
a)
The Catholic Church adopted much-needed changes to how its teachings were explained/shared.
b)
The Jesuit Order built a number of schools for poor Catholic children.
c)
The Catholic Church officially rejected the ideas set forth by Martin Luther and established a counter-rebellion to violently battle against Protestant armies.
d)
Catholic bishops were required to live in the areas they served, and priests were forced to stop selling indulgences.
59.
Which statement best describes the overall effect of Johannes Gutenburg’s printing press on the people of Europe during the Renaissance (and beyond)?
a)
Written materials became more expensive as more books were printed, influencing people to buy less books and learn how to read less frequently.
b)
People were able to calculate mathematical equations at a faster rate.
c)
Books and other materials could be produced quickly, inspiring people to learn to read while also spreading ideas faster.
d)
The Christian Bible could be more easily distributed, which discouraged people because they now realized that they were quite illiterate and too uneducated to read.