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Renaissance & Reformation Quiz Review

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The influence of Greek and Roman culture on some Renaissance art is reflected in

a)
a realistic portrayal of the human body
b)
challenges made to ancient religious ideals
c)
the impact of William Shakespeare’s writing in southern Europe
d)
competition promoted between northern and southern European artists
2.

The Pax Romana, the Golden Age of Islam, and the Renaissance were all periods of

a)
cultural isolationism
b)
censorship and regulation
c)
advancements in arts and in knowledge
d)
decreasing influence of religion on cultural practices
3.

What is a major reason the Renaissance began in the Italian city-states?

a)
The Rhine River provided power to Italian industries.
b)
The Alps isolated these city-states from the rest of Europe.
c)
The Mediterranean location of these city-states encouraged trade.
d)
The favorable climate of Italy led to a reliance on agricultural products.
4.

Which statement best expresses the philosophy of Humanism?

a)
God selects those to be saved.
b)
The pope expresses the ultimate word of God.
c)
People have potential and can improve themselves by learning.
d)
A person’s life on Earth is merely preparation for the afterlife.
5.

-Focus on individual achievement -Use of classical Greek and Roman ideas -Artistic works of Leonardo da Vinci

Which time period is most closely associated with these characteristics?

a)
Hellenistic Golden Age
b)
Early Middle Ages
c)
European Renaissance
d)
Scientific Revolution
6.

One impact Gutenberg’s printing press had on western Europe was

a)
the spread of Martin Luther’s ideas
b)
a decrease in the number of universities
c)
a decline in literacy
d)
the unification of the Holy Roman Empire
7.

“...Therefore those preachers of indulgences are in error, who say that by the pope’s indulgences a man is freed from every penalty, and saved;...” — Martin Luther

Which period in European history is most directly related to this statement?

a)
Age of Exploration
b)
Scientific Revolution
c)
Crusades
d)
Protestant Reformation
8.

Martin Luther was primarily dissatisfied with the Roman Catholic Church because he

a)
thought the church lacked structure
b)
disagreed with the sale of indulgences
c)
blamed the church for not curing people who had the plague
d)
believed that kings should have more power to appoint clergy
9.

Which situation is considered a cause of the other three?

a)
Religious unity declines throughout Europe.
b)
The Catholic Counter-Reformation begins.
c)
The power of the Roman Catholic Church decreases.
d)
Martin Luther posts the Ninety-five Theses.
10.

True or False: John Calvin and his followers believed in predestination (the idea that God has already decided who will be saved and who will not)

a)

True

b)

False