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Renaissance and Reformation Multiple Choice Questions

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which situation was a direct result of the Renaissance in Europe?

a)

renewed interest in Greek and Roman cultures

b)

isolationist politics

c)

decrease in cultural diffusion

d)

beginning of the Crusades

2.

Why did the arts become popular during the European Renaissance?

a)

Military conflicts inspired artists to document the destruction caused by wars.

b)

Humanism inspired artists to explore and celebrate life.

c)

Religion encouraged artists to be less creative.

d)

International trade prevented artists from learning new techniques.

3.

In what ways were the Protestant Reformation and the European Renaissance similar?

a)

They both discouraged the idea of an absolute monarch.

b)

They both encouraged people to think for themselves and question tradition.

c)

They were both led by a powerful military.

d)

They both supported the Pope as the leader of Catholics.

4.

What did Protestants protest during the Protestant Reformation?

a)

The corrupt actions of the Catholic Church.

b)

The harsh rule of kings.

c)

The lack of religious freedom.

d)

The teachings of Martin Luther.

5.

Henry VIII broke away from the Catholic Church after the Pope...

a)

Did not recognize him as king.

b)

charged him with heresy

c)

refused to grant him an annulment

d)

refused to baptize him since he was not born in Rome

6.

The Catholic Church was

selling (a)   to

raise money.

7.

Name of the document that Martin Luther nailed to the church door that started the Protestant Reformation.

(a)  

8.

What did the Catholic Church do to Martin Luther in response to him posting the 95 Theses?

(a)  

9.

John Calvin believed in

(a)  

10.

Where did the Renaissance start?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D