Question 1

The artists of the Renaissance focused on

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humanistic concerns.

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the spiritual world.

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the Catholic Church.

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the universe.

Question 2

The development of printing in Europe led to

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increased literacy.

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increased corruption in the Roman Catholic Church.

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religious tolerance.

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increased competition with China.

Question 3

Luther criticized the Roman Catholic Church for

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selling indulgences.

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Preaching forgiveness.

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translating the Bible into German

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believing in the Bible.

Question 4

Leonardo da Vinci was a good example of Renaissance Italy’s social ideal because he

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was a painter, sculptor, architect, inventor, and mathematician.

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was a politician who initiated important public works projects.

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came from a wealthy family and improved his family’s status.

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wrote elegant romantic poetry and insightful political treatises.

Question 5

Which of the following contributed to the birth of the Renaissance in Italy?

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a wealthy and powerful merchant class

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a new translation of the Bible

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the development of oil painting

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the rise of Protestantism

Question 6

Petrarch is considered the father of Italian Renaissance humanism because he

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helped spread classical ideals by reviving forgotten Latin manuscripts.

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

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supported young Renaissance scholars who wanted to study the classics.

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wrote in the vernacular so that common people could understand him.

Question 7

Which of the following was an effect of the printing revolution in the 1500’s?

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the spread of new ideas

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the beginning of compulsory education

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increased competition with China

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decreased funding for the arts

Question 8

Luther believed that

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salvation could be achieved through faith alone.

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the Pope was the sole religious authority.

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good deeds were necessary for salvation.

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the Bible was a hoax.

Question 9

How did Henry VIII react when the Pope refused to annul his marriage?

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He took over the English church.

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He started a war.

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He started the Reformation.

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He imposed fines on the Roman Catholic Church

Question 10

The main goal of humanistic education was to

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teach people how to lead good lives.

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produce scholars of ancient literature.

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promote individuality and creativity.

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groom students for political careers.

Question 11

Anabaptists were viewed as dangerous radicals because they believed that

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early Christian practices should be abandoned.

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the state should not have any role in church affairs.

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only a chosen few in the community could become ministers.

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priests were needed to interpret the Christian Bible correctly.

Question 12

The Peace of Augsburg changed Christianity in Germany by

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allowing German states to choose between Lutheranism and Catholicism.

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giving German princes authority to regulate church affairs.

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outlawing all religions other than Lutheranism.

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empowering Henry VIII to establish the Church of England.

Question 13

Lutherans and Calvinists did not agree on the issues of

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predestination.

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papal authority.

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women’s rights.

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clerical celibacy.

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