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WH Chapter 1 Set 2 - European Renaissance And Reformation
Test Description: WH Chapter 1 Set 2 - European Renaissance and Reformation
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1) The intellectual and cultural movement known as humanism arose from the study of
A
Classical Greek and Roman writings and culture.
B
ancient Jewish writings.
C
early Christian writings.
D
medieval art, architecture and leterature.
2) The Peace of Augsburg ended a war between the supporters of
A
Spanish Catholics and English Anglicans.
B
French Catholics and French Huguenots.
C
European Catholics and Russian Orthodox.
D
German Protestand princes and German Catholic princes.
3) The European Renaissance lasted
A
until the death of Leonardo da Vinci.
B
the Catholic Church began investigating heresy with the Inquisition.
C
from about 1400 to about 1700.
D
from about 1300 to about 1600.
4) The printing press was invented by
A
Bi Sheng.
B
Mark Zuckerberg.
C
Johann Gutenberg.
D
Martin Luther.
5) Studying classical Greek and Roman texts led humanists to focus on
A
developing a clearer understanding of early Christan theology.
B
reproducing Greek and Roman forms of government.
C
human potential and achievements.
D
developing a clearer understanding of early Islamic theology.
6) The technique known as perspective is used to
A
enable theater actors to portray their characters in a more realistic way.
B
show three dimensions within two-dimensional paintings.
C
make three-dimensional sculptures appear two-dimensional.
D
allow writers to write such that their readers can better understand their point of view.
7) The one quality that was required of all Renaissance patrons was
A
spirituality.
B
wealth.
C
creativity.
D
intelligence.
8) A _Renaissance man_ was someone who
A
excelled in may areas of study.
B
focused on enjoying worldly pleasures.
C
specialized in one particular field of study.
D
appreciated art, but did not create it.
9) The most direct and important effect of the invention of the printing press was
A
the ability of public libraries to print their own books.
B
a renewed interest in the study and use of Latin and Greek language.
C
an increase in literacy and use of the vernacular.
D
Gutenberg using his fortune to become a patron of the arts.
10) The main religious innovation of Calvinism was
A
the concept of predestination.
B
focus on the human potential for greatness.
C
the restriction of baptism to those old enough to appreciate the decision.
D
the sale of indulgences for excusing the earthly punishment for sin.
11) The first book printed using Gutenberg's printing press was
A
the Bible.
B
Machiavelli's The Prince.
C
Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
D
More's Utopia.
12) Henry VIII split from the Catholic Church mainly because
A
he held deep religious beliefs that ran counter to the Church's teachings.
B
he was forced to leave because of his mistreatment of his wife, Catherine of Aragon.
C
he was vehemently opposed to paying taxes to support constructing cathedrals in far-off Rome.
D
he wanted a male heir to the English throne.
13) The word _renaissance_ means rebirth. What was being reborn?
A
classical art and learning
B
strict devotion to Christianity
C
health and medicine
D
religious diversity, represented by differing forms of Christianity along with Islam, Judaism and humanism.
14) What did Desiderius Erasmus have in common with Thomas More?
A
Both were English Catholic priests.
B
Both were Christian humanists.
C
Both were major patrons of the arts.
D
Both were German painters.
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