WorksheetsRenaissance and Reformation
Total questions: 59
Worksheet time: 31mins
Which of these statements describes a change brought about by the Renaissance?
Society was dominated by the church.
Society began to value individualism.
Society was focused on warfare.
Society was dominated by lords.
During the Renaissance, a new intellectual movement known as humanism evolved. What was the significance of the humanist movement?
Humanists felt formal education was impractical and unnecessary; therefore, many schools were closed.
Humanists spread the teachings of Eastern philosophers such as Confucius throughout Europe.
Humanists were very interested in religious studies and sought to increase the influence of the Church.
Humanists were inspired by classical texts and emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual.
During the Renaissance, a new intellectual movement known as humanism evolved. What was the significance of the humanist movement?
Humanists felt formal education was impractical and unnecessary; therefore, many schools were closed.
Humanists spread the teachings of Eastern philosophers such as Confucius throughout Europe.
Humanists were very interested in religious studies and sought to increase the influence of the Church.
Humanists were inspired by classical texts and emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual.
Which of these changes occurred during the Renaissance?
The Church was all-powerful.
The Church’s power declined.
Factories began using electricity.
Women gained equal rights with men.
What was Niccolò Machiavelli's main argument in his work The Prince?
A ruler should do whatever is necessary to maintain power.
A ruler should follow all of the teachings of the Catholic Church.
A ruler should make his subjects as happy as possible.
A ruler should strive to maintain equality and fairness.
Which of these statements reflects an influence of the Renaissance?
dominance of the church
constant feudal warfare
lack of any governance
increased interest in the arts
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.
During the Renaissance, there was a revival of interst in
perspective
humanism
Greek and Roman Civilizations
individual achievement
What is one way European society changed thanks to the printing press?
People quit the feudal system to find work else where
People began reading books in their vernacular
Literacy declined during the Renaissance
People began writing scripts for movies
Why was the Printing press so important during the Renaissance?
It helped spread his ideas of Humanists
People began printing newspapers in America
People began writing mean articles about Kings
The bible was only printed in Latin
What economic change occurred during the Renaissance that allowed for the flourishing of the art?
Introduction of paper money
People began to Barter again
The Governments of Europe paid to educate Artists
Growth of a wealthy Merchant Class that became patrons the Arts
Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?
Italians were better Catholics
Italy had better means of transportation
Italy sat in the middle of the Silk Road
Extreme wealth that Italians made from trade
A supporter of the Arts were called
Patrons
Kings
The church
The term used to describe someone who is good at a wide range of things
Renaissance Man
Renaissance Guru
Renaissance Creator
What did an indulgence grant a person?
a pardon for sin
money for food
an interview with a priest
a guarantee into heaven
What was the church's response to Luther's ideas?
Luther was excommunicated.
Luther was sainted.
Luther was stripped of his ministerial vestments.
Luther was put to death.
The movement to change the church during the Renaissance was called?
Counter-Reformation
Counter- Revolution
Revolution
Reformation
People who wanted the Catholic Church reformed (changed) were called?
Lutherans
Calvinists
protesters
Protestants
Which is true about Martin Luther?
German
monk
scholar
started Protestant Reformation
American Civil Rights Activist
M. Luther's intent in posting his theses was:
To start his own religion
To start a political revolution
To force the Church to excommunicate him
To reform the Catholic Church
Selling indulgences was a bad idea because:
Jesus specifically said not to do that.
Only rich people could afford it.
It deprived rich people of genuine reconciliation.
It caused an armed uprising of oppressed serfs.
M. Luther thought people could reach heaven through _____ alone.
deeds
words
scripture
faith
The Church eventually excommunicated M. Luther. That meant:
He could go to Mass, but not receive sacraments.
He was totally kicked out of the Church: no sacraments!
He could receive sacraments privately, but not in public.
He could receive communion, but not reconciliation.
M. Luther translated the Bible into:
Latin
English
French
German
Italian
English King Henry VIII broke away from the Church so he could give himself:
a promotion
a divorce
a better passport
a tax break
The Church of England is also known as the _____ Church.
Presbyterian
Eastern Rite Catholic
Anglican
Saxon
The first book printed on the new printing press?
the Bible
the phone book
the dictionary
the Target Christmas Catalog
The Council of ______ took 18 years to complete, but resulted in good reforms.
Constantinople
Nicea
Trent
Rome
The Jesuits were formed to:
educate priests
eliminate heresy
evangelize far away places
What were Indulgences?
Prayers performed after eating to much food
Leaders within the Catholic Church
Pardons for sins sold by the Catholic Church
Positions within the Catholic Church sold to the highest bidder
What was the Protestant Reformation?
An attempt to overthrow the Pope and replace him with a Frenchman.
An attempt to reform the Catholic practices that were considered corrupt.
A call for Christian Europe to reclaim the Holy Land from the Arabs.
An argument over leadership of the Catholic Church that led to the election of 3 Popes
What was The most immediate cause of the Reformation?
Henry the VIII creating the Church of England
Erasmus writing Praise of Follies
John Calvin establishing Calvinism
Martin Luther posting The 95 Theses
What was the Counter Reformation?
Pope's decision to go to war
Protestants moving to new lands
Printing Bible in other languages
Catholic Church making changes
Which was NOT a cause of the Protestant Reformation?
Bibles being available for people to read.
Luther's 95 Theses
Crusades
People becoming more educated and a focus on humanism
At which meeting did the Church define Catholic beliefs and decide what to do about the Protestants?
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Augsburg
Council of Worms
Council of Trent
What was the Church's court called?
Council of Trent
the trials
Inquisition
Spanish questioning
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?
indulgence
Anglican
theocracy
predestination
The Spanish soldier who founded the Jesuits
George of Madrid
Hernando of Seville
Ignatius of Loyola
Martin of Granda
