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Renaissance, Religious Reformation, Scientific Revolution

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the period of intense creativity known as?

a)

Renaissance

b)

Middle Ages

c)

Enlightenment

d)

Industrial Revolution

2.

Which city in Italy became a trade hub during the Italian Renaissance?

a)

Berlin

b)

Paris

c)

Florence

d)

London

3.

Who initiated the Protestant Reformation by nailing a document with 95 complaints to a church door?

a)

Martin Luther

b)

Pope Francis

c)

John Calvin

d)

King Henry VIII

4.

What was the focus of the Catholic Reformation?

a)

Making teachings easier to understand

b)

Spreading faith to other continents

c)

It was unclear

d)

This was not discussed in class

5.

What important change in the sciences occurred during the Scientific Revolution?

a)

Importance on observation over instruction

b)

Shift from secular views to religious views

c)

Decrease in technological advancements

d)

Reliance on authorities increased

6.

Which invention was NOT a result of the Scientific Revolution?

a)

Microscope

b)

Telescope

c)

Printing Press

d)

Thermometer

7.

What does the word Renaissance mean?

a)
Revival
b)
Rebirth
c)
Awakening
d)
Destruction
8.

Which of the following school subjects are part of the humanities?

a)

History

b)

Poetry

c)

Grammar

d)

English

e)

Science

9.

What does it mean to be called a Renaissance Man?

a)
A Renaissance Man is a person who only focuses on one specific field of study.
b)
A Renaissance Man is a person who is only knowledgeable in modern technology.
c)
A Renaissance Man is a person who is only proficient in sports.
d)
A Renaissance Man is a person who is knowledgeable or proficient in a wide range of fields or subjects.
10.

The first protestant group were Luther and his followers. What were they called?

a)

Lutherans

b)

Lutheranians

c)

Proto protestants

d)

Reformed Catholics

11.

Why did the Catholic Reformation take place?

a)
In response to the Protestant Reformation and to address corruption within the Catholic Church.
b)
To support the spread of humanism in Europe
c)
To expand the influence of the Catholic Church in Asia
d)
To promote unity among different religious groups
12.

During the Renaissance and while the religious reformations were going on, some people still believed in religion while others believed in science and others believed that science could explain religion.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

The Renaissance started when Middle Ages ended, because thanks to the Crusaders, trade in Europe took off and many people became wealthy and knowledge was available.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Which of the following are characteristics of the Renaissance period?

a)

Shift from religious views to secularism

b)

Academic focus on humanities and sciences

c)

Advancements in technology and science

d)

Invention of the steam engine

15.

During the Renaissance period, people admired which of the following groups of people?

a)

Artists

b)

Architects

c)

Writers

d)

Scientists

e)

Talented Individuals