1. Which of these subjects sparked the beginning of the
Renaissance?
1. Which of these subjects influenced the beginning of the
Renaissance?The study of perspective in drawingNew discoveries in
astronomyRenewed interest in the art and writings of the classical
period (Greece and Rome)The study of Confucianism
2. Which word best summarizes the
Renaissance?FeudalismChangeChurchMonarchy
3. Which of the following ideas was not part of humanism?Greek
and Roman writings inspired themPoetry , art and history were
important subjects to studyThe only purpose of art was to glorify
GodTalented writers, authors and artists were recognized for their
achievements
Machiavellis book called The Prince helped to influence which
subjectReligionPolitics and governmentArtLiterature
What large body of water allowed the Italian port cities to grow
wealthy?The Mediterranean SeaThe Atlantic OceanThe Pacific OceanThe
North Sea
Which of the following best describes the Medici Family?Wealthy
merchants who traded with ChinaRulers of the Papal
StatesRenaissance scientistsWealthy and powerful patrons
(supporters) of the arts
7. Why was Florence considered the birthplace of the
Renaissance?It was the center of the democratic body of
governmentIt was a city in Asia that was located on the Silk RoadIt
was a wealthy center of banking and trade that had money for the
artsIt was a religious community for monks
8. The painting on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and the
statue of David are famous creations by this artistDanteLeonardo da
VinciBrunelleschiMichelangelo
9. Who was Petrach?A scholar who studied the medieval churchA
famous Italian poet and humanistLeonardo da Vincis cousinA
scientist who discovered the sun revolved around the earth
10. The printing press was an important invention during the
Renaissance becauseIt helped spread new ideas throughout EuropeIt
made reading materials like the bible available to many peopleIt
was faster and cheaper than copying more than one book by handAll
of the above
11. During the late Renaissance, the Catholic church began to
sell indulgences. How did this practice affect the church?It did
not affect the churchs powerIt led scholars to support the churchIt
weakened the power of the church It did not add to the wealth of
the church
12. Martin Luther challenged some teachings of the Catholic
Church in his 95 Thesis by arguing that People did not need to read
the BibleThe Pope should be treated differently than the richThe
clergy should become more involved in politicsPeople did not need
priests to interpret the Bible for them
13. Which of Martin Luthers ideas did the Catholic church
include in its reforms?People should not do charity workPeople
should not give money to the churchThe church leaders should stop
selling indulgencesPriests should not be involved in politics
14. Who wanted to translate the Bible into English?
King Henry VIIIWilliam TyndaleJohn CalvinDesiderius Erasmus
15. The Catholic church tried to stop the spread of
Protestantism in which of the following ways?Finding Protestants
and punishing themBanning books written by protestant
leadersCreating new religious orders to spread the Catholic
religionAll of the above
16. John Calvins main teaching
wasPurgatoryExcommunicationPredestinationHumanism
17. What was the result of the 30 Years War?The Treaty of
Westphalia was signed by rulers in EuropeRulers could decide
whether their country would be Catholic or ProtestantThe pope
forced all countries to be CatholicBoth answers A and B are
correct
18. Unlike Martin Luther and John Calvin, Henry the VIII split
from the Catholic Church So he could become PopeSo he could
translate the Bible into EnglishFor personal reasons rather than
religious reasonsBecause he received a message from God
19. What was the main goal of Catholic Missionaries after the
Reformation?To eliminate all ProtestantsTo train native people as
soldiersTo teach both girls and boysTo convert people around the
world to the Catholic religion
20. Catholic Church leaders responded to the reformationBy
creating new religious orders like the Jesuits By no longer selling
indulgencesBy creating new rules for the clergy at the Council of
TrentAll of the above