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Renaissance Review
Test Description: Review of events during the Renaissance
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) A major reason the Renaissance began in the Italian city-states was their
A
dependence on the teachings of the Catholic Church
B
access to goods from the Americas
C
military success against the Seljuk Turks
D
location on the Mediterranean Sea
2) The heliocentric model of the universe developed by Copernicus and Galileo was considered heresy during their lives because it
A
conflicted with the official doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church.
B
linked astronomy to the teachings of Muhammad
C
challenged the secular power of absolute monarchs
D
supported the worldview of the ancient Greeks
3) Which statement about the bubonic plague in the 14th century is most accurate?
A
Improved sanitation systems eliminated the threat of the plague.
B
The death toll from the plague led to labor shortages.
C
Trade between Europe and Asia stopped just before the plague began.
D
Advances in medicine halted the spread of the plague.
4) Which was a major characteristic of the Renaissance?
A
myticism
B
conformity
C
obedience
D
humanism
5) Which statement best describes a change that occurred during both the Renaissance and the Enlightenment?
A
a new questioning spirit and attitude emerged
B
technology and science were considered unimportant
C
feudalism became the dominant political system
D
the use of reason and logic were discouraged
6) Which leader started the Protestant Reformation by speaking out against papal abuses and the sale of indulgences in the Ninety-five Theses?
A
John Calvin
B
Wyclef Jean
C
Martin Luther
D
Henry VIII
7) Which philosopher believed in the three branches of government?
A
Baron De Montesquieu
B
John Locke
C
Voltaire
D
Mr.Phillips
8) An Italian sculptor, his art shows emotions and human beauty and brings figures to life. He sculpted David and painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
A
Shakespeare
B
Leonardo da Vinci
C
Michaelangelo
D
Gutenberg
9) English poet and playwright considered one of the greatest writers of the English language; his works include Macbeth Romeo and Juliet.
A
Shakspeare
B
Jay-Z
C
Leonardo da Vinci
D
Michelangelo
10) German printer who invented a movable type printing press.
A
Martin Luther
B
Eli Whitney
C
Harry Printer
D
Johannes Gutenberg
11) What does the term Divine Right of Kings mean?
A
Kings were appointed by parliament to rule over a country
B
The belief that GOD chose a certain king to rule over a country
C
None of the above
D
Philosophers were chosen by God to speak out on a government
12) To allow other people to think or practice other religions and beliefs is called what?
A
Religious isolationism
B
Religious tolerance
C
Religious skepticism
D
Religious doubt
13) Which individual contributed the MOST to the declaration of independence?
A
Mr.Phillips
B
John Locke
C
King Henry VIII
D
Voltaire
14) The LINE of Demarcation solved the BEEF between which two countries?
A
Mexico and France
B
Spain and Portugal
C
U.S.A and Britain
D
Germany and Saudia Arabia
15) Which statement best describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?
A
Creativity in the Arts was encouraged
B
The political Structure was similar to that of ancient Rome.
C
The social Structure became very rigid.
D
Humanism decreased in importance.
16) The death toll from the Black Plague lead to the following?
A
Increase in population
B
No change in population
C
Decrease in population
D
None of the choices
17) The Renaissance is FRENCH term, which means?
A
None of the choices
B
Born America
C
Rebirth
D
Relove
18) Which statement below best describes The Renaissance time period?
A
A revival of rebirth of classical Greek and Roman ideals
B
A resurrection of French court manners
C
A continuation of methods and approaches used during the middle ages
D
an integration of Christian and Egyptian beliefs
19) Humanist were in favor of the actions of the Catholic Church.
A
No answer
B
False
C
True
20) Church court where those that questioned the church were accused of being a ______
A
Priest
B
Heretic
C
Thief
D
Reformer
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