WorksheetsU3 Renaissance and Reformation Test Review
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 12mins
What does "Renaissance" mean?
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In the Renaissance period, which factor was emphasized by the philosophy of humanism?
Superiority of medieval thought
Value of the individual
Devotion to religion
Which practice of the Catholic Church did Martin Luther criticize in his Ninety-Five Theses of 1517?
selling indulgences
preaching predestination
publishing the Bible in German
sending missionaries to America
Which of the following Renaissance figures MOST helped scientists better understand the human body through art?
Francis Bacon
Tycho Brahe
Leonardo da Vinci
Christopher Columbus
The works of William Shakespeare are considered the finest example of Renaissance writing, but which response below is incorrect for why they are the best examples?
Shakespeare invented over 1,700 new words.
Shakespeare's works explored humanist themes such as a love, betrayal and jealousy.
Shakespeare's works often incorporated Greek and Roman culture.
Shakespeare's works often were about Martin Luther's 95 Theses.
How did the church punish Martin Luther?
He was tortured and burned at the stake.
He was dunked and drowned.
He was thrown in jail for the rest of his life.
He was put on trial and excommunicated.
Which of the following is NOT a result of the Protestant Reformation?
The Catholic Church was stronger
New churches were created
Europe was divided between Protestant nations in the north & Catholic nations in the south
What do followers of Luther call themselves because they protested the pope's authority?
Lutherites
Luthans
Protestants
Protestors
The teachings of Martin Luther led to the idea that all people have dignity in their work and should be treated equally.
True
False
How did Pope Clement VII’s refusal to allow King Henry VIII to remarry affect the rise of a powerful nation-state in England?
It prompted King Henry VIII to eliminate religion in England, establishing a completely secular state.
It encouraged King Henry VIII to found the Church of England, expanding his secular and religious control.
It weakened King Henry VIII and forced him to acknowledge the superior power of the Catholic Church in England.
It compelled King Henry VIII to forego his remarriage, reducing the power of the monarchy in England.
What development helped to make books less expensive in Europe after the mid-1400s?
the invention of the printing press
access to new markets in Asia
an economic crisis caused by the plague
censorship by the Catholic Church
How did interest in learning during the Renaissance affect global interaction?
It led to new inventions worldwide.
It stimulated interest in other cultural eras.
It created a respect for other places.
It expanded the influence of nationalist beliefs.
The Renaissance began in _____________.
St Petersburg, Russia
Berlin, Germany
London, England
Florence, Italy
Which below is NOT a famous artist of the Renaissance?
Raphael
Leonardo da Vinci
Michaelangelo
Shakespeare
Martin Luther would MOST likely agree with the statement that the Catholic Church should raise more money by selling indulgences.
True
False
Which Protestant reformer preached the idea of predestination?
Martin Luther
John Wesley
Henry VIII
John Calvin
What differentiates the ideas of Martin Luther from he teachings of the Catholic Church?
his belief that the pope should be a secular ruler
his belief in eliminating requirements for clergy
his belief in eliminating secular rule
his belief that the pope had limited authority
What were the immediate effects of the Renaissance?
revival of trade, emergence of cities, rise of banks, and voyages of exploration
revival of trade, emergence of cities, and creation of social class heirarchy
revival of trade, emergence of cities, and establishment of the manor system
revival of trade, emergence of cities, and increase in the authority of a single church
One effect of the Renaissance in Europe is the
(a)
How did technology help contribute to the Protestant Reformation in Europe?
The spread of printed bibles reduced public interest in ideological disagreements about religious beliefs.
Widespread access to printed bibles helped the Catholic Church suppress the Protestant Reformation.
The printing press helped Luther persuade most Europeans to abandon the Catholic Church.
The printing press helped the Protestants spread their ideas throughout the continent.
According to the book, The Prince, Machiavelli felt that rulers should be careful whom they trust and monarchs should create fear among their subjects.
True
False
