Renaissance & Reformation Review
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- Q1Which of the following describes the Renaissance the best?The class system in the middle ages was strengthenedThe authority of the Catholic Church increasedThere was a greater focus on the development of human potentialThe Catholic Church banned art because it was too wordly30s
- Q2Where did Italy derive its wealth that allowed it to support the Renaissance?The amount of riches held by the KingThe amount of gold and silver brought back by Italian explorersThe location of the Vatican in ItalyTheir participation in trade between Europe and Asia30s
- Q3A "Renaissance person" is best described as someone whois a recognized and well paid artisthas unethical behaviorprefers personal pleasure over accomplishmenthas many talents and skills30s
- Q4Which of the following is true about art during the Renaissance?A wealthy leisure class contributed to the artistic achievementThe development of guilds prevented artistic creativityAn economy based on agriculture encourages artistic achievementsFocus on artistic creativity can discourage a society from pursuing reforms30s
- Q5Which of the following is a direct effect of the Renaissance on western Europe?Humanism decreased the power of the Catholic ChurchThe feudal system was developedArt reflected an increased focus on religionNationalistic movements declined30s
- Q6Which of the following contributed most to the beginning of the Renaissance?Strong rulers censored new ideasA wealthy class that supported the arts emergedEurope became isolated from other areasThe emphasis on religious uniformity increased30s
- Q7Which of the following would most likely be expressed by a humanist philosopher?Individuals should withdraw from the world and study religionPeople should study worldly subjects as well as sacred mattersGovernments should establish overseas empiresScholars should dedicate themselves to the study of life after death30s
- Q8"The Prince" by Machiavelli was most concerned withThe use of political powerThe expansion of church authorityGovernment regulation of the economyEquality and justice for all30s
- Q9What emphasis of the Renaissance influenced the Reformation the most?Questioning the existence of GodStressing the importance of life after deathSupporting democratic forms of governmentEncouraging a questioning attitude30s
- Q10Martin Luther's 95 Theses were a call forRevolt against German princesGreater papal authorityCrusades to spread ChristianityReforms of the Catholic Church30s
- Q11What was a major result of the Reformation?New Christian denominations emergedThe power of the pope was strengthenedReligion was no longer allowed in the universitiesThe crusades were organized30s
- Q12Which of the following was a major goal of the Counter Reformation?Encourage new ideas in science and philosophyCompromise with ProtestantsReinstate the power of the Catholic ChurchReduce the authority of monarchs30s
- Q13What was an important effect of the Protestant Reformation?It strengthened the unity of EuropeIt strengthened the power of the popeIt strengthened the power of monarchiesIt strengthened the belief in polytheism30s
- Q14Which innovation had the greatest impact on the Protestant Reformation?Printing PressMagnetic CompassMercator map projectionTriangular sail30s
- Q15Which change to Christian church practice was suggested by Martin Luther?Installing statues of saints in churchesIncreasing the sale of indulgencesSaying the mass in LatinPrinting the Bible in the vernacular30s