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1. Which of these subjects influenced the beginning of the Renaissance?

1. Which of these subjects influenced the beginning of the Renaissance?. The study of perspective in drawing New discoveries in astronomy Renewed interest in the art and writings of the classical period (Greece and Rome) T he study of Confucianism.

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1. Which of these subjects influenced the beginning of the Renaissance?

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  1. 1. Which of these subjects influenced the beginning of the Renaissance? The study of perspective in drawing New discoveries in astronomy Renewed interest in the art and writings of the classical period (Greece and Rome) The study of Confucianism

  2. 2. Which word best summarizes the Renaissance? • Feudalism • Change • Church • Monarchy

  3. 3. Which of the following ideas was not part of humanism? • Greek and Roman writings inspired them • Poetry , art and history were important subjects to study • The only purpose of art was to glorify God • Talented writers, authors and artists were recognized for their achievements

  4. Machiavelli’s book called The Prince helped to influence which subject • Religion • Politics and government • Art • Literature

  5. What large body of water allowed the Italian port cities to grow wealthy? • The Mediterranean Sea • The Atlantic Ocean • The Pacific Ocean • The North Sea

  6. Which of the following best describes the Medici Family? • Wealthy merchants who traded with China • Rulers of the Papal States • Renaissance scientists • Wealthy and powerful patrons (supporters) of the arts

  7. 7. Why was Florence considered the birthplace of the Renaissance? • It was the center of the democratic body of government • It was a city in Asia that was located on the Silk Road • It was a wealthy center of banking and trade that had money for the arts • It was a religious community for monks

  8. 8. The painting on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and the statue of “David” are famous creations by this artist • Dante • Leonardo da Vinci • Brunelleschi • Michelangelo

  9. 9. Who was Petrach? • A scholar who studied the medieval church • A famous Italian poet and humanist • Leonardo da Vinci’s cousin • A scientist who discovered the sun revolved around the earth

  10. 10. The printing press was an important invention during the Renaissance because • It helped spread new ideas throughout Europe • It made reading materials like the bible available to many people • It was faster and cheaper than copying more than one book by hand • All of the above

  11. 11. During the late Renaissance, the Catholic church began to sell indulgences. How did this practice affect the church? • It did not affect the church’s power • It led scholars to support the church • It weakened the power of the church • It did not add to the wealth of the church

  12. 12. Martin Luther challenged some teachings of the Catholic Church in his 95 Thesis by arguing that • People did not need to read the Bible • The Pope should be treated differently than the rich • The clergy should become more involved in politics • People did not need priests to interpret the Bible for them

  13. 13. Which of Martin Luther’s ideas did the Catholic church include in its reforms? • People should not do charity work • People should not give money to the church • The church leaders should stop selling indulgences • Priests should not be involved in politics

  14. 14. Who wanted to translate the Bible into English? • King Henry VIII • William Tyndale • John Calvin • Desiderius Erasmus

  15. 15. The Catholic church tried to stop the spread of Protestantism in which of the following ways? • Finding Protestants and punishing them • Banning books written by protestant leaders • Creating new religious orders to spread the Catholic religion • All of the above

  16. 16. John Calvin’s main teaching was • Purgatory • Excommunication • Predestination • Humanism

  17. 17. What was the result of the 30 Years’ War? • The Treaty of Westphalia was signed by rulers in Europe • Rulers could decide whether their country would be Catholic or Protestant • The pope forced all countries to be Catholic • Both answers A and B are correct

  18. 18. Unlike Martin Luther and John Calvin, Henry the VIII split from the Catholic Church • So he could become Pope • So he could translate the Bible into English • For personal reasons rather than religious reasons • Because he received a message from God

  19. 19. What was the main goal of Catholic Missionaries after the Reformation? • To eliminate all Protestants • To train native people as soldiers • To teach both girls and boys • To convert people around the world to the Catholic religion

  20. 20. Catholic Church leaders responded to the reformation • By creating new religious orders like the Jesuits • By no longer selling indulgences • By creating new rules for the clergy at the Council of Trent • All of the above

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