
Renaissance & Reformation
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- Q1What is a major reason the Renaissance began in the Italian city-states?The Mediterranean location of these city-states encouraged trade.The favorable climate of Italy led to a reliance on agricultural products.The Alps isolated these city-states from the rest of Europe.The Rhine River provided power to Italian industries.30s
- Q2A major reason the Renaissance began in the Italian city-states was theirlocation on the Mediterranean Seadependence on the teachings of the Catholic Churchaccess to goods from the Americasmilitary success against the Seljuk Turks30s
- Q3The Renaissance in western Europe was a period noted fora shift from a spiritual focus to a more humanistic onethe rise of feudalism in the Mediterranean regionthe mass movement of peoples from urban to rural areasarmed conflict over control of the Holy Land30s
- Q4Which term is defined as a Renaissance movement characterized by independent thought and a renewed interest in classical Greek and Roman culture?multiculturalismmonasticismhumanismnationalism30s
- Q5During the Renaissance, the role of the individual as well as the study of Latin and Greek classics, moral philosophy, and history were closely associated withhumanismpredestinationmonasticismnational self-determination30s
- Q6Which statement best expresses the philosophy of humanism?God selects those to be saved.The pope expresses the ultimate word of God.People have potential and can improve themselves by learning.A person’s life on Earth is merely preparation for the afterlife.30s
- Q7The influence of Greek and Roman culture on some Renaissance art is reflected inthe impact of William Shakespeare’s writing in southern Europechallenges made to ancient religious idealscompetition promoted between northern and southern European artistsa realistic portrayal of the human body30s
- Q8Which leader started the Protestant Reformation by speaking out against papal abuses and the sale of indulgences in the Ninety-five Theses?Henry VIIIMartin LutherJohn CalvinJohn Wycliffe30s
- Q9Which situation was a direct result of the Protestant Reformation in western Europe?The Pope was removed as leader of the Catholic Church.The religions of the people of Europe became more diverse.Women assumed leadership in most Christian denominations.European rulers established religious freedom for their subjects.30s
- Q10What was a consequence of the Protestant Reformation?Secular rulers became more powerful.The Holy Roman Empire became a republic.Religious differences were peacefully settledJudaism dominated southern Europe.30s