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Unit 5 Review

Total questions: 120

Worksheet time: 5hrs 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does "Renaissance" mean?

a)

Reconvert

b)

Rebirth

c)

Re-examine

d)

Review

2.

Where did the Renaissance begin?

a)

England

b)

Norway

c)

Italy

d)

Spain

3.

What region would contribute the most to new knowledge in Europe, especially math?

a)

China

b)

Africa

c)

Russia

d)

The Middle East

4.

What was the first book to be printed on a printing press?

a)

Utopia

b)

Hamlet

c)

The Bible

d)

The Vedas

5.

What institution did people lose faith in during the Renaissance?

a)

The Monarchy

b)

The Police

c)

The Church

d)

The Trade Market

6.

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.

7.

Which of these famous structures did Michelangelo paint?

a)

the Louvre

b)

the Coliseum

c)

the Sistine Chapel

d)

the Eiffel Tower

8.

--->Literature printed for quickly --> literature printed for less money----> Greater spread of ideas

Which of these describes the above diagram?

a)

the Book of Common Prayer

b)

the Italian university system

c)

the Gutenberg printing press

d)

the Petrarchan style sonnet

9.

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.

10.

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

11.

Which of these events influenced the changing role of religion during the Renaissance?

a)

the humanist movement

b)

the removal of the pope

c)

the burning of bibles

d)

the invention of movable type

12.

Who inspired Renaissance artists?

a)

Chinese and Koreans

b)

Romans and Greeks

13.

__________ celebrates the individual

a)

Humanism

b)

Dogism

c)

sonnets

d)

Protestant

14.

People who paid for art were called _______

a)

Patrons

b)

friends

15.

During the Renaissance, there was an interest in

a)

perspective

b)

humanism

c)

Greek and Roman Civilizations

d)

individual achievement

16.

Why was the Printing press so important during the Renaissance?

a)

It helped spread 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

17.

How did Renaissance art differ from Medieval art?

a)

It was more godly

b)

It was more realistic, and had three dimensions

c)

it portrayed religious subjects

d)

it was more biblical

18.
What provided the major economic support for the Renaissance?
a)
wealthy patrons
b)
church officials
c)
government grants
d)
kings competing for prestige
19.
This Renaissance artist painted the Mona Lisa
a)
Leonardo daVinci
b)
Filippo Brunelleschi
c)
Machiavelli
d)
Cervantes
20.
Which of the following statements BEST describes how wealth was distributed during the Renaissance?
a)
Everyone had the same amount of wealth.
b)
A few families had most of the wealth.
c)
Nobody had any wealth because the economy was doing so poorly.
d)
Many poor people took the wealth from the wealthy in a violent battle.
21.

Who invented the Printing Press?

a)

Gutenberg

b)

Erasmus

c)

More

22.

Who painted the Mona Lisa?

a)

Michelangelo

b)

Leondardo Da Vinci

c)

Machiavelli

d)

Erasmus

23.

Who wrote the essay "The Prince?"

a)

Michelangelo

b)

Machiavelli

c)

Erasmus

d)

Sir Thomas More

24.

The statue of "David" was created by _____________.

a)

Da Vinci

b)

Michelangelo

c)

Erasmus

d)

Gutenberg

25.

Middle Ages art focused on ______________________.

a)

church

b)

salvation

c)

individual

d)

kings

26.

Which was not an important city state in Italy during the Renaissance?

a)

Florence

b)

Venice

c)

Genoa

d)

Constantinople

27.

Name the painting and the artist

a)

Statue of Neptune by Paul Dipasquale

b)

The Last Supper by Leonardo

c)

The Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh

28.

Name the painting and the artist

a)

Statue of Apollo by Etsy

b)

Statue of David by Michelangelo

c)

Statue of Leif Erikson by Jan Van Eyck

29.

Name the painting and the artist

a)

Primadonna by Sir Walter Raleigh

b)

Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Wyler

c)

Primavera by Botticelli

30.

Name the painting and the artist

a)

School of Athens by Raphael

b)

School of Rome by Raphael

c)

The Greek Forum by Raphael

31.

Who created plans for a flying machine?

a)

Michelangelo

b)

Heronomish Bosh

c)

Joseph Owl

d)

Leonardo da Vinci

32.
According to Copernicus, the sun  
a)
Revolved around the earth
b)
Was the center of the Universe
c)
Was the biggest star
d)
 Had many moons
33.
The Scientific Revolution challenged many medieval ideas about science. All of the following were astronomers during the Scientific Revolution except __.
a)

Nicolaus Copernicus

b)

Louis XVI

c)

Galileo Galilei

d)

Johannes Kepler

34.
The idea that the earth is the center of the universe is the ___________ theory.
a)
geocentric
b)
heliocentric
c)
earthcentric
d)
world's worst
35.
What did Kepler add to Copernicus’ heliocentric theory?  
a)
That Jupiter had four moons
b)
That the planets revolved around the earth 
c)
That the sun was the biggest star
d)
That the planets move in eliptical (oval shaped) orbits around the sun
36.
 _____________________ was an Italian astronomer who developed the telescope, which then confirmed Copernicus’ Heliocentric Theory 
a)

Isaac Newton

b)

Galileo Galilei 

c)

Adam Smith

d)

Dennis Diderot

37.
During the scientific  revolution people started using experiments to test theories rather than just believing the ___________
a)
King
b)
Family
c)
Church
d)
Sir Salami 
38.
Galileo was tried for heresy because he argued  
a)
That heaven did not exist
b)
That Earth revolved around the sun
c)
Against the law of gravity
d)
That the sun revolved around the Earth
39.
What type of math was Newton known for developing?
a)
Geometry
b)
Trigonomety
c)
Calculus
d)
Addition
40.
Which scientist developed laws of motion?  
a)
Ptolemy
b)
Copernicus
c)
Galileo
d)
Newton
41.
What is empirical evidence?
a)
Evidence based on observation and experimentation
b)
Evidence based on religious beliefs and faith
c)
Evidence based on common sense
d)
Evidence based on Ptolemy
42.
According to Copernicus, the sun  
a)
Revolved around the earth
b)
Was the center of the Universe
c)
Was the biggest star
d)
 Had many moons
43.
What did Galileo Improve?
a)
The astrolabe
b)
the stars
c)
The Telescope
d)
cat food.
44.

Scientist began using _____________ and _______________ instead of placing their beliefs in faith.

a)

History and faith

b)

Math and Science

c)

Math and History

d)

experiments and logic

45.
Which of the following was developed by Isaac Newton?
a)
the heliocentric theory
b)
the scientific method
c)
the theory of scientifc rationalism
d)
the theory of universal gravitation
46.
What do these steps describe?
1.  Ask a question
2.  Form a hypothesis
3.  Experiment to test hypothesis
4.  Analyze data
5.  Draw a conclusion
a)
Order of Operations
b)
Steps of CPR
c)
Scientific Method
d)
Essay writing
47.

The series of events that led to modern science

a)

Johannes Kepler

b)

Scientific Revolution

c)

rationalism

d)

gravity

48.

Enlightenment philosophers and scientists used ___________ to solve the problems of the day.

a)

history and spelling

b)

reasonable guesstimates

c)

logic and reason

d)

the English language

49.
Nicolaus Copernicus was the first person to challenge the church and develop the idea that the universe is ______________
a)
Earth centered
b)
Mars centered
c)
Sun centered
d)
beautiful 
50.
Which term best defines the concept that the earth is the center of the universe?
a)
Heliocentric
b)
Geocentric
c)
Eurocentric
d)
Egotistical
51.

A German mathematician who was known for his laws of planetary motion in elliptical orbits around the sun.

a)

Leviticus

b)

Kepler

c)

Columbus

d)

Newton

52.

How did scientists begin challenging authority during the Scientific Revolution?

a)

By careful observation of nature and willingness to question old beliefs

b)

By reading classic literature

c)

By collecting samples of plant life

d)

By forming new government ideas

53.
Martin Luther was a Catholic priest who believed the church needed important reforms.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
c)
I don't know
d)
None apply
54.
What year did the reformation begin?
a)
1526
b)
1850
c)
1517
d)
1500
55.
Where was the protestant message spread?
a)
Africa
b)
America
c)
Northern Europe
d)
Spain
56.
Who was Martin Luther?
a)
An African-American civil rights leader
b)
An NFL quarterback for the NY Jets
c)
A Germen priest who rebelled against the Catholic Church
d)
A dance club DJ who plays hip-hop music
57.
Martin Luther is credited as being a person who began the reformation by doing what action?
a)
Painting the floor
b)
Doing some chores
c)
Cooking some Smores
d)
Nailing a list to a door
58.
What were Indulgences?
a)
Eating too much chocolate
b)
Forgiveness of sins committed during a person's lifetime
c)
A large ditch filled with rainwater
d)
A form of rap music
59.
What were the 95 Theses?
a)
A Country music band.
b)
The name of the Popes army.
c)
Martin Luther's 95 arguments against the sale of Indulgences
60.
Why was Martin Luther opposed to the sale of Indulgences?
a)
They were too expensive
b)
There were not enough for everone
c)
They were against the teaching of the Bible
d)
The Pope would not share the profits with Luther
61.
What vernacular language was the bible translated to after the reformation?
a)
Greek
b)
Latin
c)
English
d)
German
62.
What is counter reformation also known as?
a)
Catholic reformation
b)
Catholic realignment
c)
Catholic renewal
d)
Catholic revival
63.
What invention fanned the flame of religious change during the reformation?
a)
A flame Thrower
b)
A fan
c)
The internet
d)
Movable type printing press
64.
True or False: The Roman Catholic Church supported an individual interpretation of the Bible
a)
True
b)
False
65.
True or False: Martin Luther believed in salvation through good works
a)
True
b)
False
66.
What is an indulgence?
a)
A "sin" against the devil that can earn a person redemption
b)
A sin that must be addressed before death
c)
The donation of money to the church to free one's soul from later suffering in Purgatory
d)
The money raised by the church to be used in the world to alleviate suffering
67.
What was the Catholic Church's response to Martin Luther's 95 Theses?
a)
Excommunication
b)
The Peace of Westphalia
c)
The Counsel of Trent
d)
They ignored it
68.
What was the significant aspect of the doctrine of John Calvin?
a)
Divinity of the Pope
b)
Rejection of the bible
c)
Requirement for Good Works to earn salvation
d)
Predestination
69.
Why did Henry VIII break away from the Catholic Church?
a)
Henry VIII had deep theological disagreements with the Church
b)
The Pope Excommunicated Henry VIII
c)
Henry VIII started a war with the king of Spain, the Pope's distant cousin
d)
He wanted to annul his marriage to marry his girlfriend to get an heir to the throne
70.
What happened to Martin Luther after the church convicted him of Heresy and sentenced him to death?
a)
A crowd of angry Catholics hunted him down and killed him
b)
The Holy Roman Emperor personally executed him
c)
Martin Luther hid in the Black Forest until he died
d)
German Princes rebelled against the church and gave him shelter
71.
According to Martin Luther, where is ultimate religious authority determined?  
a)
The decisions of the Pope
b)
The bible
c)
The actions of the Priest 
d)
Whatever feels good in the moment
72.
What invention helped to spread the information of the Reformation?
a)
The Globe
b)
The Mona Lisa
c)
The Paint Brush
d)
The Printing Press
73.

Luther's followers called themselves what?

a)

Protestants

b)

Protestors

c)

Reformers

d)

Transformers

74.
What is excommunication?
a)
You are kicked out of the church for life and won't go to heaven.
b)
You are put on trial, tortured, and given a choice to convert or die.
c)
You can pay money to have your sins forgiven: ticket to heaven.
d)
You are brought up on criminal charges, accusing you of going against approved teachings/beliefs.
75.
What was the Catholic Church's response to the Reformation called?
a)
Counter Reformation
b)
Reconquista
c)
Council of Trent
d)
Thirty Years' War
76.
Why did Henry VIII create the Church of England?
a)
Divorce his wife
b)
Start war with Pope
c)
Religious differences with Catholics
d)
Liked Lutheranism
77.
What was the meeting where Catholic officials reformed the church?
a)
Council of Trent
b)
Peace of Westphalia
c)
English Reformation
d)
Treaty of Nantes
78.
Which order of monks spread Catholicism around the world and built universities?
a)
Franciscan
b)
Jesuits
c)
Benedictine
d)
Augustine
79.

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

a)

deeds

b)

words

c)

scripture

d)

faith

80.

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

a)

Presbyterian

b)

Eastern Rite Catholic

c)

Anglican

d)

Saxon

81.

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

a)

Constantinople

b)

Nicea

c)

Trent

d)

Rome

82.

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

83.

German printer who developed movable type

a)

Florence

b)

humanism

c)

Johannes Gutenberg

d)

Niccolo Machiavelli

e)

Jan van Eyck

84.

author of an influential treatise on political power

a)

Florence

b)

humanism

c)

Johannes Gutenberg

d)

Niccolo Machiavelli

e)

Jan van Eyck

85.

Flemish painter who perfected the technique of oil painting

a)

Florence

b)

humanism

c)

Johannes Gutenberg

d)

Niccolo Machiavelli

e)

Jan van Eyck

86.

a member of the middle class

a)

vernacular

b)

Naples

c)

fresco

d)

burgher

e)

republic

87.

a form of government in which the leader is not a monarch and certain citizens have the right to vote

a)

vernacular

b)

Naples

c)

fresco

d)

burgher

e)

republic

88.

The main goal of a humanistic education was to

a)

groom students for political careers.

b)

promote individuality and creativity.

c)

teach people how to lead good lives.

d)

produce scholars of ancient literature.

89.

Petrarch is considered the father of Italian Renaissance humanism because he

a)

wrote in the vernacular so that common people could understand his ideas.

b)

encouraged scholars to use both medieval and classical Latin in their writings.

c)

supported young Renaissance scholars who wanted to study the classics.

d)

helped spread classical ideals by reviving forgotten Latin manuscripts.

90.

The development of printing using movable type enabled people to

a)

become better informed.

b)

open schools in rural areas.

c)

build libraries and book shops.

d)

set up print shops in their homes.

91.

In The Prince, Machiavelli argues that

a)

power has a corrupting influence.

b)

people have a basic desire to do good.

c)

the ends justify the means.

d)

a ruler should act virtuously.

92.

Who is the Italian author who wrote The Divine Comedy?

a)

Petrarch

b)

Dante Alighieri

c)

St. Thomas Aquinas

93.

He is an Italian Renaissance writer whose love for a woman prompt over three hundred poems and sonnets.

a)

Miguel de Cervantes

b)

Dante Alighieri

c)

Francesco Petrarch

94.

Which language did people use to write before the Renaissance take place?

a)

Chinese

b)

Japanese

c)

Latin

d)

native languages

95.

Which type of writing did Shakespeare usually write?

a)

essays

b)

plays

c)

novels

d)

prayers

96.

Dante wrote his poem in Italian. He should be coming from ...

a)

Italy

b)

Greece

c)

France

d)

Rome

97.

Renaissance literature was influenced by the idea of ...

a)

materialism

b)

capitalism

c)

humanism

d)

humanlism

98.

Which of the following is a correct description of the themes / topics of Renaissance literature?

a)

only about worldly affairs

b)

only about human and ghosts

c)

about both human and religious themes

d)

only about religion

99.

Which was a major difference between Medieval and Renaissance Art?

a)

Heavier influence on themes of morality and emotion

b)

Subjects where more often Christian in nature.

c)

Greater use of color

d)

Better representations of perspective

100.
The Renaissance was able to begin in Italy primarily because of
a)
the dominance of the Catholic Church in Italy
b)
strong alliances between Italian city-states
c)
Italy's strong sense of nationalism
d)
wealth created from Italy's extensive trade network
101.
Which of the following was a major factor in the spread of humanist culture in late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries?
a)
The creation of new religious orders by the papacy
b)
A major increase in government funding for elementary education
c)
The development of the printing press
d)
The sale of basic textbooks written in the vernacular
102.

Renaissance humanism is primarily defined as

a)

an antireligious program dedicated to the destruction of the Church

b)

a curriculum based on the study of the classics, rhetoric, and history

c)

an artistic style that portrayed the depraved state of human beings

d)

a religious movement that attempted to make Christianity relevant to daily experience

103.
This Renaissance artist painted the Mona Lisa
a)
Leonardo daVinci
b)
Filippo Brunelleschi
c)
Machiavelli
d)
Cervantes
104.
Which of these would be valued most by a Renaissance thinker who emphasized individualism?
a)
a nation's strength 
b)
a family's ancestors
c)
a person's achievements
d)
an army's success in battle
105.

Who invented the Printing Press?

a)

Gutenberg

b)

Erasmus

c)

More

106.

Who wrote the Praise of Folly?

a)

Gutenberg

b)

Erasmus

c)

More

107.

John Calvin was the successor of:

a)

Martin Luther

b)

President Obama

c)

Lebron James

d)

Gerard Cauvin

108.

What was the name of the meeting held in 1545 by Catholic Leaders to deal with Church Reforms?

a)

The signing of the Treaty of Westphalia

b)

The Diet of Worms

c)

The Council of Trent

d)

A Calvinist sermon being delivered

109.

What was the Catholic Reformation a response to?

a)

The Industrial Revolution

b)

The Scientific Revolution

c)

The Protestant Reformation

d)

The French Revolution

110.

For Lutheranism, the ultimate authority was the pope and his councils

a)

True

b)

False

111.

Calvin taught the idea of the "elected" in that only certain people will get to heaven. This is called ___________________.

a)

Simony

b)

Predestination

c)

Eucharist

d)

7 Sacraments

112.

John Calvin took over the ____________ movement in Switzerland

a)

Catholic

b)

Reform

113.

What title did the Pope give Henry?

a)

Defender of the Faith

b)

Henry the Confessor

c)

Henry the Martyr

d)

King of the Seas

114.

What church did King Henry VIII start?

a)

The Saint Lutheran Church

b)

The Roman Catholic Church

c)

The Church of England

d)

The East Orthodox Church

115.

Why did Henry create his own church?

a)

To divorce his wife Catherine of Aragon

b)

He wanted to

c)

To behead his wife Catherine of Aragon

d)

To marry her

116.

Which of these world history eras was NOT going on at the time of Henry the 8th's reign as King of England?

a)

Renaissance

b)

Scientific Revolution

c)

Protestant Reformation

d)

Crusades

117.

What was Henry the 8th seeking above all else?

a)

A happy marriage

b)

A male heir to the throne

c)

European dominance

118.
On what peninsula did the Renaissance begin?
a)
Spain
b)
England
c)
Italy
d)
Germany
119.
Which of the following men led the beginnings of the Protestant Reformation?
a)
Pope Leo X
b)
Henry VIII
c)
Martin Luther
d)
John Calvin
120.

William Shakespeare was a writer from the Northern Renaissance. Which country is he from?

a)

France

b)

Germany

c)

England

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