Renaissance and Reformation

Define the term: Humanism

• A philosophical stance that emphasizes the value and agency of human beings

• A belief in the superiority of machines over humans

• A religious doctrine focusing on the afterlife

• A political ideology advocating for authoritarian rule

Define the term: Patron

• A person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause

• A type of ancient Roman official

• A term used to describe a type of architectural style

• A specific type of legal document

Define the term: Indulgences

• A form of prayer in Christianity

• A practice of self-denial

• A payment for the forgiveness of sins

• A type of religious pilgrimage

Define the term: Monarchy

• A system of government where a single ruler, a monarch, holds all the power

• A form of government where the people elect representatives to make decisions

• A political system where the state controls all aspects of life

• A type of government where religious leaders control the state

What country did the Protestant Reformation begin in?

• Germany

• France

• Italy

• England

What argument did the 95 Theses make?

• The authority of the Pope is supreme.

• Indulgences are a valid practice.

• Salvation is achieved through faith alone.

• The Church should not be reformed.

Who founded the Jesuit order and what did they do during the Catholic Reformation?

• Ignatius of Loyola; they focused on education and missionary work.

• Martin Luther; they initiated the Protestant Reformation.

• John Calvin; they established the Presbyterian Church.

• Henry VIII; they led the English Reformation.

How did Martin Luther influence the Reformation?

• By supporting the sale of indulgences

• By translating the Bible into Latin

• By posting the Ninety-Five Theses

• By becoming a Pope

What book was the first to be widely printed by the Printing Press?

• The Bible

• The Iliad

• The Odyssey

• The Canterbury Tales

The Printing Press helped spread the ideas of the Renaissance by:

• Increasing the availability of books

• Limiting access to information

• Promoting oral traditions

• Restricting the spread of new ideas