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Renaissance Test
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The greatest artists of the Renaissance period include all BUT | Picasso |
| ___ was the region that was the first to experience the new cultural and economic rebirth of the Renaissance. | Italty |
| ____ was NOT a change that took place during the Renaissance. | Works of art centered on religious images and stories from the Bible. |
| Humanists believed.... | each person could achieve great things! |
| How did European's way of thinking change during the Renaissance? | renewed interest in the art, science and philosophy of ancient Greece and Rome |
| Provide 2 reasons why Johannes Gutenburg's movable type printing press was such an important invention, and led to increased interest in literature. 2pt. | Faster printing Led to more literacy and reading in society Books were printed in languages other than Latin |
| How does the influence and ideas of Humanism lead to advancements during the Renaissance? 2 pt. | People began to value ancient buildings and statues, they began to study and develop new forms of literature, and even invented the printing press. |
| Why did the selling of Indulgences trouble many Catholics? | the money was used to help the clergy live extravagant lifestyles |
| The early reformer actually translated the Christian Bible into English, which was against Catholic law at the time. | John Wycliffe |
| All were effects of the Reformation, EXCEPT? | 1 Christian church develops |
| All of these are true about the Reformation in England, EXCEPT? | The Church leadership/authority was in the hands of John Calvin instead of the Pope |
| What is the primary reason King Henry VIII of England breaks away from the Catholic Church? | so he could divorce his wife and remarry |
| Why was Johannes Gutenberg's movable type printing press considered such an important invention? | More printed materials led to increased interest in literature |
| How did traveling traders and merchants reawaken an interest in the classical cultures, and how did this affect the growth of cities? 2 pt | Trade brought new ideas and goods into Europe, so the cities became more wealthy and new classes of wealthy people supported the arts and learning. The cities were centrally located, so many moved to the cities. |
| An early humanist reformer who wrote the book called "The Praise of Folly" that pointed out the Catholic Churches abuses and led directly to the Reformation movement: | Desiderius Erasmus |
| Martin Luther's protests against the Catholic Church led to the creation of the first Protestant Church-Lutheran. Which of the factors listed is not a reason why Lutheranism was successful in spreading through Europe. | the pope moved his base of operations from Rome to Avignon, France |
| What physical feature allowed trade, religion and other ideas to move quickly? | Rivers |
| During the building of the Duomo's Dome (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore) this important architectural advancement was made? | blue prints |
| All are causes that led to the discovery of Ancient Greece and Rome, EXCEPT? | Artists celebrated the medieval works of art for inspiration |
| Provide 2 reasons why Martin Luther and the Roman Catholic Church were in conflict? 2pt. | Luther said people are saved by their faith and not by performing good works. Luther did not agree with the sell of indulgences, he felt the church was selling "false" salvation to the uneducated while the Church grew wealthier. Church was not happy. |