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