Question 1

Which of the following describes the Renaissance the best?

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There was a greater focus on the development of human potential

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The class system in the middle ages was strengthened

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The authority of the Catholic Church increased

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The Catholic Church banned art because it was too wordly

Question 2

Where did Italy derive its wealth that allowed it to support the Renaissance?

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Their participation in trade between Europe and Asia

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The amount of riches held by the King

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The amount of gold and silver brought back by Italian explorers

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The location of the Vatican in Italy

Question 3

A "Renaissance person" is best described as someone who

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has many talents and skills

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is a recognized and well paid artist

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has unethical behavior

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prefers personal pleasure over accomplishment

Question 4

Which of the following is true about art during the Renaissance?

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A wealthy leisure class contributed to the artistic achievement

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The development of guilds prevented artistic creativity

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An economy based on agriculture encourages artistic achievements

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Focus on artistic creativity can discourage a society from pursuing reforms

Question 5

Which of the following is a direct effect of the Renaissance on western Europe?

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Humanism decreased the power of the Catholic Church

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The feudal system was developed

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Art reflected an increased focus on religion

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Nationalistic movements declined

Question 6

Which of the following contributed most to the beginning of the Renaissance?

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A wealthy class that supported the arts emerged

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Strong rulers censored new ideas

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Europe became isolated from other areas

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The emphasis on religious uniformity increased

Question 7

Which of the following would most likely be expressed by a humanist philosopher?

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People should study worldly subjects as well as sacred matters

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Individuals should withdraw from the world and study religion

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Governments should establish overseas empires

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Scholars should dedicate themselves to the study of life after death

Question 8

"The Prince" by Machiavelli was most concerned with

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The use of political power

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The expansion of church authority

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Government regulation of the economy

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Equality and justice for all

Question 9

What emphasis of the Renaissance influenced the Reformation the most?

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Encouraging a questioning attitude

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Questioning the existence of God

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Stressing the importance of life after death

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Supporting democratic forms of government

Question 10

Martin Luther's 95 Theses were a call for

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Reforms of the Catholic Church

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Revolt against German princes

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Greater papal authority

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Crusades to spread Christianity

Question 11

What was a major result of the Reformation?

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New Christian denominations emerged

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The power of the pope was strengthened

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Religion was no longer allowed in the universities

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The crusades were organized

Question 12

Which of the following was a major goal of the Counter Reformation?

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Reinstate the power of the Catholic Church

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Encourage new ideas in science and philosophy

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Compromise with Protestants

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Reduce the authority of monarchs

Question 13

What was an important effect of the Protestant Reformation?

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It strengthened the power of monarchies

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It strengthened the unity of Europe

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It strengthened the power of the pope

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It strengthened the belief in polytheism

Question 14

Which innovation had the greatest impact on the Protestant Reformation?

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Printing Press

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Magnetic Compass

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Mercator map projection

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Triangular sail

Question 15

Which change to Christian church practice was suggested by Martin Luther?

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Printing the Bible in the vernacular

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Installing statues of saints in churches

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Increasing the sale of indulgences

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Saying the mass in Latin

Question 16

Which situation was a direct challenge to the Catholic Church?

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Passage of the Act of Supremacy

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Reconquista of Spain

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Establishment of the Jesuit order

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Death sentence given to Joan of Arc

Question 17

How did England become a Protestant country?

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The King declared himself head of the Anglican church

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Priests opposed reforms

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Armies were exposed to Calvinist beliefs

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People demanded the adoption of Lutheran beliefs

Question 18

Why was the Renaissance such an important period?

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New ways of thinking led to improvements in society

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Religion was no longer important to society

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The spread of diseases came to an end

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European armies were able to conquer much of the world

Question 19

Predestination was one of the main beliefs of

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Calvinism

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Anglican

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Anabaptist

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Lutheran

Question 20

Machiavelli's book "The Prince" stated that a good leader needed to be

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Sneaky and feared

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Kind and Gentle

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Understanding

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Loved by everyone

Question 21

The churchmen attending the Council of Trent wanted authority in

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The papacy

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The sacraments

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faith

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The scriptures and tradition

Question 22

Which of the following did the Catholic Church declare at the Council of Trent?

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That clerical corruption and ignorance were unacceptable

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That faith alone, could enable a Catholic to go to heaven

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That prayers to the saints and the Virgin Mary could not help a Catholic go to heaven

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That Purgatory did not exist

Question 23

The Jesuits were best known for

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Evangelism in the New World and Asia

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Mandatory goatee

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Refusal to obey the papacy

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Strong contributions to the Protestant Reformation

Question 24

The Thirty Years' War began when

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The Holy Roman emperor tried to force subjects to return to Catholicism

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The pope tried to force his subjects to return to the Catholic Church

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Elizabeth I attempted to force Protestantism on Spain

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Charles V attempted to imprison Martin Luther

Question 25

What ancient culture is credited with inventing block printing, an earlier form of printing?

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China

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Egypt

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Greece

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India

Question 26

Who benefited most from the religious controversy generated by the Reformation?

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Monarchs that gained more authority

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The Catholic Church because it gained more committed supporters

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Islamic empires because Europe was converting to Islam

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Peasants, because they were able to leave the estates

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