Renaissance and Reformation Quiz AS Sec 1

What does the word 'Renaissance' mean?

• Reform

• Revolution

• Revelation

• Rebirth

What were the most important characteristics of the Renaissance?

• Monarchy, economic decline, and political instability

• Isolationism, lack of interest in ancient culture, and decline of human worth

• Rural society, religious focus, and decline of individualism

• Urban society, secularism, and emphasis on individual ability

What caused the Renaissance to begin in Italy?

• Influence of Eastern culture

• Strong monarchy and central location

• Lack of trade and wealth

• Lack of a single strong ruler, prosperity from trade and the influence of Rome.

What was the major goal of Christian humanism?

• To spread classical learning to northern Europe

• To establish state churches in German territories

• To reform the Catholic Church

• To criticise the sale of indulgences

Who initiated the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Raphael

• Michelangelo

• Martin Luther

What was the main focus of humanism during the Renaissance?

• Physical exercise

• Trade and commerce

• Religious teachings

• Liberal studies and a human-centred worldview

Which Italian city-state was known for its trade empire and international power?

• Florence

• Rome

• Venice

• Milan

Who was known for mastering realistic painting and dissecting human bodies to understand nature?

• Donatello

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Raphael

• Michelangelo

What did Martin Luther emphasise as the sole source of religious truth?

• The Church's teachings

• The Pope

• The Catholic Church

• The Bible

What was the major cause for the call of reform in the Catholic Church?

• Lack of interest in classical learning

• Corruption among Church officials

• Isolationism

• Decline of trade and wealth