Unit 4 Review

What city and country is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance?

• Barcelona, Spain

• Florence, Italy

• London, England

• Paris, France

What was the philosophy of Humanism during the Renaissance?

• The takeover of one culture by another.

• The belief that there was no meaning to life.

• An idea that stressed the individual, daily life, and human potential.

• Learning and education were not important to one's life. Survival and the Church were the focus of daily life.

Which of the following was a result of Johann Gutenberg's printing press?

• An increase in the use of the language of Latin.

• An abandonment of movable type technology.

• The spread of ideas and information plus writing of books in one's vernacular.

What effect did the Medici family and other merchant families have on the Renaissance in Italian cities?

• The families used their wealth to keep their trade routes safe.

• The families wanted everyone to see what their money could buy.

• The families supported the arts and education with their patronage.

• The families supported the work of John Calvin to overthrow the Catholic Church.

Which two civilizations from the past were people of the Renaissance inspired by? Choose Two.

• China

• Greece

• Mesopotamia

• Rome

Which of the following were causes of the Protestant Reformation? Choose Three.

• The selling of indulgences.

• Being resentful of the Pope's power.

• Teachings of Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII.

• Learning new artistic techniques such as shading and perspective.

What was the Counter-Reformation (Catholic Reformation)?

• To create more Protestant churches.

• To continue to sell indulgences.

• The Catholic Church was making changes for itself.

• Monarchs gaining more power than the parish priest.

According to the attached map, what was the predominant religious denomination of the northern half of Europe including England, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway during the Reformation?

• Catholic

• Jewish

• Muslim

• Protestant

In the 95 Theses, Martin Luther specifically...

• criticized the selling of indulgences.

• questioned the authority of the Bible

• stated that bishops and priests could give salvation.

• rejected all of the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.

Which of the following was a result of the Protestant Reformation?

• New divisions of Christianity

• Increased power of the Pope and Catholic Church

• The Anglican Church became dominant on the Italian peninsula.