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Unit 5: Renaissance & Reformation

Total questions: 160

Worksheet time: 2hrs 57mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following best describes the "95 Theses"?

a)
A list of propositions by Martin Luther criticizing the Catholic Church.
b)
A set of rules for church governance established by the Pope.
c)
A political manifesto against the Holy Roman Empire.
d)
A collection of hymns written by Martin Luther.
2.

Where did the European Renaissance begin?

a)
Germany
b)
Italy
c)
France
d)
Spain
3.

What is the meaning of the French word "renaissance"?

a)
transformation
b)
decline
c)
awakening
d)
rebirth
4.

Why did the Renaissance start in Italy?

a)
Italy was isolated and had no influence on the Renaissance.
b)
The Renaissance started in Italy because of its agricultural advancements.
c)

The Renaissance began in France due to its political stability and welcoming people

d)

Trade routes, classical heritage, wealthy patrons, and a vibrant cultural environment.

5.

Which of the following best describes  the term "excommunicate"?

a)
To welcome someone into a religious group.
b)
To temporarily suspend someone from a religious service.
c)
To promote someone within a religious community.
d)
To officially exclude someone from a religious community.
6.

An intellectual movement focused on human abilities and the study of a classical education (grammar, poetry, rhetoric, history, philosophy) is......

a)
Humanism
b)
Romanticism
c)
Empiricism
d)
Rationalism
7.

Books and leaflets written in a common and local language that all people could read and understand were....

a)
academic texts
b)
classical literature
c)
technical manuals
d)
vernacular literature
8.

King Henry VIII of England placed himself, and all his heirs, as the head of the Church of England. This was the result of the.....

a)
Industrial Revolution
b)
Catholic Reformation
c)
Magna Carta
d)
English Reformation
9.

Which of the following best describes the "Act of Supremacy" of 1534 CE?

a)
It established the monarch as the Supreme Head of the Church of England.
b)
It declared the Pope as the head of the Church of England.
c)
It abolished the Catholic Church in England entirely.
d)
It mandated the use of the Latin Bible in all churches.
10.

This person confronted the Pope and the Catholic Church on incorrect and corrupt practices that led to the Protestant Reformation.

a)
Martin Luther
b)
Ulrich Zwingli
c)
Henry VIII
d)
John Calvin
11.

Martin Luther's top three issues with the church were....

a)

indulgences, corruption, lack of accuracy on scripture

b)

excessive church taxes and fines to lack of loyalty

c)
emphasis on tradition
d)
support for local governments
12.

What were the primary goals of the Protestant Reformation?

a)
To promote the sale of indulgences
b)
To establish a new church hierarchy
c)
To eliminate all forms of worship
d)
To reform the Catholic Church, promote Scripture's authority, and encourage personal faith.
13.

Which of the following best describes "lay investiture"?

a)
The appointment of church officials by secular authorities.
b)
The election of church officials by the congregation.
c)
The process of secular leaders appointing military commanders.
d)
The selection of church leaders by other church officials.
14.

Which of the following best describes "Letters of Indulgences" practice?

a)

A practice of granting remission of sins in exchange for money

b)

A system of collecting taxes from the rich for the church to build bigger churches

c)
A practice of sending letters to friends and family.
d)
A method of writing letters to the Pope for blessings.
15.

What were the 5 "Italian States" during the Renaissance?

a)
Siena, Bologna, Turin, Genoa, Palermo
b)
Florence, Rome, Paris, Madrid, Lisbon
c)
Milan, Venice, Athens, Cairo, Istanbul
d)
Florence, Venice, Milan, Rome, Naples
16.

Why did King Henry VIII form the "Reformation Parliament" ?

a)
To separate from the Catholic Church and annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon.
b)
To promote the Catholic faith in England.
c)
To establish a new trade route to the Americas.
d)
To gain more power over the nobility.
17.

Who invented the printing press, where, and when?

a)
Gutenberg, Paris, France, around 1500
b)
Thomas Edison, New York, USA, around 1890
c)
Leonardo da Vinci, Florence, Italy, around 1450
d)
Johannes Gutenberg, Mainz, Germany, around 1440
18.

Which of the following best describes Thomas Calvin's concept of "predestination"?

a)
The idea that everyone is equally chosen for salvation.
b)
The belief that human actions determine their fate.
c)
The concept that God has no influence over salvation.
d)
The belief that God has predetermined who will be saved.
19.

Which country developed the religion known as "anglicanism"?

a)
Italy
b)
Germany
c)
England
d)
France
20.

What is a "fresco" and why was it important during the European Renaissance?

a)

A fresco is a mural painting technique on wet plaster, significant in the Renaissance for a 3d effect

b)
A fresco is a painting technique on dry canvas, popular in the Baroque period.
c)
Frescoes were primarily used for private portraits in the Renaissance.
d)
A fresco is a type of sculpture made from clay.
21.

What is "perspective" and why was it important during the European Renaissance?

a)
Perspective is a musical technique that enhances sound depth in compositions.
b)
Perspective refers to the social hierarchy of the Renaissance period.
c)

Perspective is a technique that creates the illusion of depth and space for realism in art

d)

Perspective is a type of painting style used in the Renaissance to evoke certain feelings

22.

Which of the following is an accurate list of famous artists from the Renaissance?

a)
Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet
b)
Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, Georgia O'Keeffe
c)
Salvador Dalí, Henri Matisse, Frida Kahlo
d)
Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael
23.

Who stated that "Rulers can gain and maintain power by using force when deemed necessary"?

a)
Thomas Hobbes
b)
John Locke
c)
Niccolò Machiavelli
d)
Plato
24.

Why did Henry VIII form the Church of England?

a)
To establish a new monarchy in England.
b)
To annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon.
c)
To promote the Catholic faith in England.
d)
To gain control over English trade routes.
25.

Which of the following best describes a "dowry"?

a)
A transfer of property or wealth given to the groom's family during marriage.
b)
A legal contract outlining the terms of marriage.
c)
A type of wedding ceremony in certain cultures.
d)
A gift given to the bride's family during marriage.
26.

During the Renaissance, a focus on worldly or human matters as opposed to the gods or heavens was known as....

a)
theocentrism
b)

secularism

c)
rationalism
d)
feudalism
27.

Which of the following best describes "secularism" during the Renaissance?

a)
Secularism promoted the dominance of the church in all aspects of life.
b)
Secularism emphasized humanism and rational thought over religious authority.
c)
Secularism was primarily focused on religious authority and tradition.
d)
Secularism rejected all forms of humanism and rational thought.
28.

How did the Crusades help to facilitate the European Renaissance?

a)

Promoting trade and cultural exchange, and revival of classical knowledge.

b)
The Crusades caused a complete loss of classical knowledge.
c)

The Crusades isolated Europe from other cultures after decades of warfare

d)
The Crusades led to the decline of trade in Europe.
29.

Why was the printing press so influential to the Renaissance and human history?

a)

It increased access, literacy, and the spread of ideas

b)
It was primarily used for creating art during the Renaissance.
c)
The printing press had no impact on literacy rates.
d)
It was invented to produce currency for trade.
30.

Which of the following best represents the goals of Renaissance artists?

a)
To revive classical ideals and emphasize humanism.
b)
To focus solely on religious themes.
c)
To create art that only serves political purposes.
d)
To abandon all classical techniques in favor of modern styles.
31.

Which of the following best describes the philosophy of  "Lutheranism"?

a)
A branch of Protestant Christianity emphasizing justification by faith alone.
b)
A philosophy that promotes salvation through good works and rituals.
c)
A sect of Catholicism focused on the authority of the Pope.
d)
A movement that rejects the Bible as the sole source of authority.
32.

Which of the following best describes what an "annulment" is?

a)
A legal declaration that a marriage is null and void.
b)
A type of marriage ceremony.
c)
A legal separation of assets after divorce.
d)
A religious blessing of a marriage.
33.

What is the Vitruvian Man?

a)
A diagram showing the solar system's planets.
b)
A drawing by Leonardo da Vinci illustrating ideal human proportions.
c)
A painting depicting a historical event in ancient Rome.
d)
A sculpture by Michelangelo representing the human form.
34.

How many wives did Henry VIII have? 

a)
Six
b)
Seven
c)
Four
d)
Five
35.

Which of the following best describes why the Renaissance was an important period in human history?

a)
It was a time of widespread war and conflict across Europe.
b)
It marked the beginning of the Industrial Revolution.
c)
It was primarily focused on religious reform and the rise of new churches.
d)
It was a period of renewed interest in art, science, and the classical knowledge of ancient Greece and Rome.
36.

Who was Katherine of Aragon?

a)
Katherine of Aragon was the first wife of King Henry VIII and a Spanish princess.
b)
Katherine of Aragon was a famous poet from England.
c)
Katherine of Aragon was the last queen of France.
d)
Katherine of Aragon was a renowned explorer in the 16th century.
37.

Which of the following best describes the primary teachings of Martin Luther?

a)
Salvation by faith alone and the authority of Scripture.
b)
Salvation through good works and the power of the Pope.
c)
Faith in the church and adherence to tradition.
d)
Universal salvation for all believers regardless of faith.
38.

Which of the following best describes "salvation" and according to the 16th century Catholic Church how did a person obtain it?

a)

Deliverance from sin, through faith, sacraments, & good works.

b)
Salvation is a reward given only to the wealthy.
c)
Salvation is achieved solely through prayer and meditation.
d)
Salvation is the absence of any religious practices.
39.

What was John Calvin’s major belief?

a)
Doctrine of predestination
b)
Salvation through good works
c)
Rejection of the Trinity
d)
Belief in reincarnation
40.

The Renaissance was a rebirth in

a)
farming, fishing, and hunting
b)
warfare, conquest, and colonization
c)
disease, famine, and poverty
d)
art, literature, and learning
41.

Describe the difference between Medieval Art & Renaissance Art

a)

Medieval Art=simple, religious, and lacks depth; Renaissance Art=has shading, depth, secular, and is realistic.

b)

Medieval art is obsessed with humanism while Renaissance art is more focused on religion

c)

Renaissance art emphasizes crayons and markers while Medieval art focuses on chalk as a tool

42.

Who was Leonardo da Vinci?

a)

He is the leader of the Ninja Turtles

b)

He was the most famous figure of the Renaissance. He painted the Mona Lisa and is the ideal "Renaissance Man'.

c)

He was the leader of Florence during the Renaissance

d)

He was the student of Machiavelli and wrote "The King", the sequel to "The Prince"

43.

Where did the Renaissance begin?

a)

Milan

b)

Italy

c)

Britain

d)

Florence

44.

During the Renaissance, people became interested in

a)

mathematics.

b)

the ancient Greeks and Romans.

c)

Petrarch.

d)

gold.

45.

Why were the Medicis important to the Renaissance?

a)

The commissioned many expeditions.

b)

They started a university in Florence.

c)

They believed in the teachings of Luther.

d)

They were patrons of the arts.

46.

A political, social, economic, and cultural "rebirth" from the 1300's to the 1500's C.E.

a)

Middle Ages

b)

Reformation

c)

Classical Era

d)

Renaissance

47.

The Renaissance emerged from Italian city-states like Florence, Venice, and Genoa.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

Intellectual movement that focused on human potential and studying subjects like rhetoric, history, poetry, and grammar.

a)

Humanism

b)

Middle Ages

c)

Classical Era

d)

Crusades

49.

What institution did people lose faith in because of its inability to fight the Black Death?

a)

The Monarchy

b)

The Police

c)

The Church

d)

The Trade Market

50.
What provided the major economic support for the Renaissance?
a)
wealthy patrons
b)
church officials
c)
government grants
d)
kings competing for prestige
51.
Which of the following is a synonym best used to describe the word "secular"
a)
Worldly
b)
Religious
c)
Chivalry
d)
Rebirth
52.

What is one way that Medieval and Renaissance artists differ?

a)

Renaissance art focuses more on religion

b)

Medieval artists were more realistic

c)

Renaissance artist turned to Roman and Greek works for inspiration

d)

They are the same

53.

Which of these famous structures did Michelangelo paint?

a)

the Louvre

b)

the Coliseum

c)

the Sistine Chapel

d)

the Eiffel Tower

54.

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.

55.
The best synonym for secular is
a)
New
b)
Worldly
c)
Humane
d)
Religious
56.

Leonardo enjoyed drawing sketches of...

a)

Animals

b)

Food

c)

Human Anatomy

d)

Galaxies

57.

The leader of the Catholic Church:

a)

The Pope

b)

Justinian

c)

Da Vinci

d)

Priests

58.
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
a)
Michelangelo
b)
Boticceli
c)
Leonardo da Vinci
d)
Donatello
59.
Who painted "The Last Supper"?
a)
Machiavelli
b)
Botticelli
c)
Kepler
d)
Leonardo da Vinci
60.

The Renaissance occurred during what years?

a)

200-299

b)

100-900

c)

500-1300

d)

1300-1600

61.

What is the artistic technique that is used to show depth and distance on a flat surface?

a)

realism

b)

perspective

c)

idealism

d)

digitalism

62.

What kind of art is this?

a)

Classical Art

b)

Middle Ages Art

c)

Renaissance Art

d)

Islamic Art

63.
Title...
a)
School of Athens
b)
Last Judgment
c)
Last Supper
d)
Sistine Chapel
64.

What was the most important city-state in Italy?

a)

Naples

b)

Rome

c)

Florence

d)

Venice

65.

All of the following are Renaissance styles of art EXCEPT:

a)

Realism

b)

Naturalism

c)

Digitialism

d)

Humanism

66.
name?
a)
Middle Ages: Mystical Supper
b)
Leonardo: The Last Supper
c)
Donatello: The Last Supper
d)
Raphael: The Last Supper
67.
a)
Raphael: The School of Athens
b)
Donatello: David
c)
Boticelli: Adoration of the Magi
d)
Piero della Francesca: The Duke and Duchess of Urbino
68.

The Louvre is a...

a)

Museum in Paris

b)

Waterfall

c)

French restaurant

d)

Battlship

69.

Donatello created a bronze Statue of...

a)

Harry Potter

b)

David

c)

Jesus

d)

Gandhi

70.
What does the word "Renaissance" mean?
a)
Renewed
b)
Rebuilt
c)
Remade
d)
Rebirth
71.
______________ art was flat with rigid, emotionless figures, while ______________ art had full backgrounds with figures that showed emotion and detail.
a)
Renaissance, Medieval
b)
Renaissance, Classical
c)
Classical, Medieval
d)
Medieval, Renaissance
72.
Which of the following is associated with classical learning?
a)
the ideas of the middle ages
b)
the ideas of Greece & Rome
c)
the ideas of ancient China
d)
the ideas of ancient India
73.

Name the painting and the artist

a)

A Fight in the Street by Frederick Remington

b)

Statue of David by Michelangelo

c)

Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci

74.

Who was the architect that built this dome?

a)

Lorenzo Ghiberti

b)

Sandro Botticelli

c)

Filippo Brunelleschi

d)

Lorenzo de' Medici

75.

What is the artistic technique used in this picture?

a)

fresco

b)

foreground

c)

perspective

d)

scratch art

76.

What is the name of the 14 foot high sculpture created by Michelangelo?

a)

St. George

b)

The Olympian

c)

Goliath

d)

David

77.

Humanism focuses on...

a)

The individual

b)

God

c)

The Church

d)

Paganism

78.

Who acted as patrons for artists, writers, and scholars in the Renaissance?

a)

Italian Merchants

b)

Asian Warlords

c)

Serfs

d)

Muslims

79.

What is vernacular mean?

a)

Common language

b)

Foreign language

c)

Latin language

d)

German language

80.

An early priest and humanist, __________, helped the ideas of the Reformation spread.

a)

Erasmus

b)

Loyola

c)

Henry VIII

d)

Petrarch

81.

A certificate that pardons sin?

a)

reckoning

b)

Indulgence

c)

Get out of Jail Free

d)

Inquisition

82.

What do the Calvinist believe? 2 answers

a)

god saves only those he has chosen

b)

Justification by faith

c)

predestination

d)

missionaries must do good works and obey God and the Church's rules

83.

People who protested against the Catholic Church were called_______.

a)

humanists

b)

skeptics

c)

Protestants

d)

mendicants

84.

What document, written by Luther, started the Reformation?

a)

Lutheran's protests

b)

Indulgences

c)

93 Theses

d)

95 Theses

85.

The Reformation began as a way to change the ______ Church

a)

Protestant

b)

Catholic

c)

Calvinist

d)

Lutheran

86.

Why were the Protestants upset with the Catholic Church? 2 answers

a)

the Lutherans took away Church members

b)

sale of indulgences

c)

the Church sent people to Italy

d)

the way the Church earned and spent money

87.

Who started the Church of England?

a)

John Calvin

b)

Henry VIII

c)

John Wycliffe

d)

William Tyndale

88.

The Church of England was formed because the king wanted a?

a)

stop the sale of Indulgences

b)

divorce or annulment

c)

to stop Church abuses

d)

restore the Catholic faith in England

89.
The Protestant Reformation began in this country?
a)
Spain
b)
Germany
c)
Spain
d)
England
90.
Henry VIII was the founder of this religion 
a)
Catholic
b)
Anglican
c)
Islam
d)
Judaism 
91.
Martin Luther believed that people should be able to read the Bible themselves
a)
True
b)
False
92.
Which invention helped spread the ideas of the Reformation?
a)
Telescope
b)
Astrolabe
c)
Printing Press
d)
Indulgences
93.

If a person was accused of heresy, he/she could be kicked out of the church or ______________________.

a)

ordained

b)

crowned

c)

excommunicated

d)

reformed

94.

What was the name Of Henry's first wife?

a)

Jane Seymour

b)

Catherine Howard

c)

Katherine of Aragon

d)

Anne Boleyn

95.
Which German priest started the Reformation?
a)
John Calvin
b)
Henry VIII
c)
Pope Paul III
d)
Martin Luther
96.
Luther was ___________ by Pope Leo III because of his criticisms.
a)
Promoted
b)
Excommunicated
c)
Killed
d)
Banished
97.
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
98.
Why did Henry VIII wanted to divorce Catherine of Aragon?
a)
Didn't bear son
b)
She cheated on him
c)
They were different religions
d)
War with Spain
99.
What did the Catholic Church sell to forgive sins?
a)
Forgiveness
b)
Sacraments
c)
Indulgences
d)
Confession
100.
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
101.

The Protestant Reformation initially tried just to reform the Catholic Church

a)

False

b)

True

102.
What is the meaning of the term "predestination" in Calvinism?
a)

God has already decided who goes to heaven before people are born

b)

People can choose their own path to heaven

c)

People must buy indulgences to go to heaven

d)

People can only go to heaven if they confess their sins to a priest

103.

Mark the space of the Anglican Church (Church of England)

A
B
C
D
104.
Who supported Luther and helped his ideas spread throughout northern Germany and Scandinavia?
a)

German princes

b)

Italian princes

c)

French princes

d)

English princes

105.
Fill in the blank. Luther believed that ________________ was how people would end up in heaven.
a)
faith
b)
indulgences
c)
good deeds
d)
going to church
106.

According to Martin Luther, where is ultimate religious authority determined?

a)

Whatever feels good at the moment

b)

decisions of the Pope

c)

The Bible

107.

Martin Luther suggested which change to church practice?

a)

Printing the Bible in the vernacular so all could read it

b)

Saying mass in Latin so the faithful would learn it.

c)

Increasing the sale of indulgences

d)

Installing statues of saints in churches.

108.
The Renaissance was all of the following EXCEPT
a)
an urban society.
b)
an age of recovery from the plagues, political upheaval, and decline of Church authority.
c)
the end of poverty in Europe.
d)
a higher regard for the value of the individual human.
109.
Machiavelli encouraged rulers and would-be rulers to believe that
a)
human nature was self-centered.
b)
human nature was to be truthful.
c)
women were superior to men.
d)
the Church should be discredited.
110.
Who invented the Printing Press?
a)
Gutenberg
b)
Da Vinci
c)
Luther
d)
Johannes Press
111.
The first book printed on the Printing Press was
a)
The Book of Courtier
b)
The Prince
c)
The Bible
d)
The Divine Comedy
112.
Niccolo Machiavelli
a)
abandoned morality.
b)
taught Christianity.
c)
Died in the Italian wars
d)
Wrote the Book of Courtier
113.

Who was an early Renaissance humanist known for collecting Greek and Roman manuscripts?

a)

Leonardo da Vinci

b)

Raphael

c)

Francesco Petrarch

d)

Michelangelo

114.
Which of the following cities was an important center during the early Renaissance?
a)
Florence
b)
London
c)
Ghent
d)
Paris
115.

Event that increased the demand for trade goods, developed banking principles and led to the Renaissance.

a)

Black Death

b)

Pax Romana

c)

Crusades

d)

Hundred Years' War

116.

Author of The Prince who believed rulers should have absolute power.

a)

Machiavelli

b)

Erasmus

c)

Sir Thomas More

d)

Petrarch

117.

Intellectual movement that focused on human potential and studying subjects like rhetoric, history, poetry, and grammar.

a)

Humanism

b)

Middle Ages

c)

Classical Era

d)

Crusades

118.

How did the humanists of the Renaissance differ from traditional medieval ideas?

a)

They had an interest in the spiritual life of people

b)

They lacked interst in ancient Greek and Roman culture

c)

They rejected traditonal Christian principles

d)

They emphasized the importance of the individual

119.
What were indulgences?
a)

Pardons for sins

b)

Coins given to the poor

c)

Holy relics

d)

Church taxes

120.
What did Martin Luther write in 1517 that criticized the sale of indulgences?
a)

95 Theses

b)

100 Theses

c)

50 Theses

d)

75 Theses

121.
Question Image

Match the following letters to the country

a)

A

1.

Spain

b)

B

2.

France

c)

C

3.

England

d)

D

4.

Italy

e)

E

5.

Greece

122.
Question Image

Match the following letters to the country

a)

G

1.

Egypt

b)

J

2.

Russia

c)

H

3.

India

d)

I

4.

China

e)

K

5.

Mongolia

123.

Identify the artist and artwork. (Bronze Version)

a)

David by Michelangelo

b)

David by Donatello

c)

Statue of a Young Man by Botticelli

d)

Goliath by Donatello

124.

Identify the artwork and the artist.

a)

Dome of St. Peter's Basilica by Botticelli

b)

Dome of Florence by Brunelleschi

c)

Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo

d)

Dome of the Grand Wizard by Albus Dumbledore

125.

Identify the artist and artwork.

a)

Great Gods by Da Vinci.

b)

Lady in a Shell by Michelangelo.

c)

The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli.

d)

The Birth of Beyonce by Beyonce Knowles.

126.

Identify the artwork and artist.

a)

The Pieta by Michelangelo

b)

Lamentation over the Dead Christ by Sandro Botticelli

c)

Creation of Adam by Michelangelo

d)

Portrait of Death by Botticelli.

127.

Identify the statue and the artist.

a)

Moses by Michelangelo

b)

David by Donatello

c)

God by da Vinci

d)

Muhammad by Botticelli

128.

Identify the statue and the artist. (Marble Version)

a)

David by Donatello

b)

David by Michelangelo

c)

Moses by Michelangelo

d)

Goliath by Donatello

129.

Identify the art and the artist.

a)

God and Jesus by Botticelli

b)

The Last Supper by da Vinci

c)

Formation of Earth by God

d)

The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo

130.

Identify the art and the artist.

a)

Dome of Florence by Brunelleschi

b)

Dome of St. Peter's Basilica by Michelangelo

c)

Dome of Life by God

d)

Church Dome by the Pope

131.

What are two major differences between the statues of David?

a)

One is made of marble, and the other is bronze.

b)

One represents David before his battle, the other after his battle with Goliath.

c)

They look exactly the same; there are no differences.

d)

Both represent David during his battle with Goliath.

132.

What painting below is Leonardo Da Vinci's portrait of Mona Lisa?

a)
b)
c)
d)
133.

Where did the Renaissance BEGIN?

a)

Italy

b)

France

c)

Spain

d)

Germany

134.

What economic change occurred during the Renaissance that allowed for the flourishing of the art?

a)

Introduction of paper money

b)

People began to Barter again

c)

The Governments of Europe paid to educate Artists

d)

Growth of a wealthy Merchant Class that became patrons the Arts

135.

Which Renaissance writer was famous for political theory and questioning whether it is better to be feared or loved?

a)

Cervantes

b)

Machiavelli

c)

Shakespeare

d)

Dante

136.

Is Santa Claus real?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Unsure

137.

Who is Santa's head reindeer?

a)
Dasher
b)
Blitzen
c)
Comet
d)
Rudolph
138.

What title did the Act of Supremacy give to Henry VIII?

a)

Pope of Rome

b)

Supreme Head of the Church in England

c)

King of France

d)

Emperor of Spain

139.

How many wives did Henry have?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

140.

Which ruling house did Henry VIII belong to?

a)

House of Windsor

b)

House of Tudor

c)

House of Stuart

d)

House of Lancaster

141.

What is the rhyme to remember the order of Henry's wives?

a)

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived

b)

Divorced, died, divorced, died, beheaded, divorced

c)

Died, died, divorced, beheaded, divorced, survived

d)

Divorced, died, beheaded, died, divorced, died

142.

What was the English Reformation which Henry started?

a)

The Church of England breaking away from the Pope and the Catholic church

b)

Letting daughters become queens before sons became kings

c)

A book of new laws for the country

d)

A record of people, land and animals

143.

Who is this?

a)

Catherine of Aragon

b)

Anne of Cleaves

c)

Henry VIII

d)

Anne Boleyn

144.

Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?

a)

Italians were better Catholics

b)

Italy had better means of transportation

c)

Italy sat in the middle of the Silk Road

d)

Extreme wealth that Italians made from trade

145.

Where did the following movements begin?

a)

Inquisition

b)

Renaissance

c)

Reformation

1
2
3
1)
2)
3)
146.
What does writing in the vernacular mean?
a)
writing in a foreign language
b)
writing in first person voice 
c)
writing in Latin 
d)
writing in people's native language 
147.
Where was the protestant message spread?
a)
Africa
b)
America
c)
Northern Europe
d)
Spain
148.
What year did the reformation begin?
a)
1526
b)
1850
c)
1517
d)
1500
149.
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
150.
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
151.
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
152.
What vernacular language was the bible translated to after the reformation?
a)
Greek
b)
Latin
c)
English
d)
German
153.
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
154.
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
155.
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
156.
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
157.
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
158.
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
159.
Question Image

Match the person to their accomplishment

a)

Martin Luther

1.

95 Theses

b)

Henry VIII

2.

Established the Church of England

c)

Johannes Gutenberg

3.

Invented the printing press

d)

Niccolò Machiavelli

4.

Wrote 'The Prince'

e)

Thomas More

5.

Idea of "predestination"

160.

What is the name of the elf from the 1964 classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?

a)
Dobby
b)
Hermey
c)
Legolas
d)
Gimli

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