Renaissance and Reformation Quiz

What was a key feature of the Artistic Revolution during the Renaissance?

• Introduction of abstract art

• Use of realism, perspective, and chiaroscuro

• Focus on digital art techniques

• Emphasis on modern art styles

Which treaty divided newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal in 1494?

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Tordesillas

• Treaty of Utrecht

What was the impact of the Printing Press during the Renaissance?

• It decreased literacy rates

• It revolutionized knowledge dissemination

• It limited the spread of Reformation ideas

• It was primarily used for printing currency

What sparked Martin Luther's Reformation in 1517?

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The 95 Theses challenging Catholic practices

• The invention of the steam engine

• The discovery of the New World

What was a significant outcome of the Peace of Augsburg in 1555?

• It ended the Thirty Years' War

• It allowed German princes to choose their territories' religion

• It established the Jesuits

• It led to the French Revolution

What role did Baroque Art play during the Counter-Reformation?

• It was used to inspire devotion and convey the Church's power

• It focused on secular themes

• It promoted Protestant ideals

• It was primarily abstract

What was a key feature of Absolutism as practiced by monarchs like Louis XIV?

• Decentralization of power

• Emphasis on democratic principles

• Centralized power and assertion of divine right

• Promotion of republicanism

What was established by England's Glorious Revolution in 1688?

• Absolute monarchy

• Constitutional monarchy

• Military dictatorship

• Theocracy

Which economic system emerged with mercantilism and early capitalism?

• Feudalism

• Communism

• Joint-stock companies

• Barter system

What was a significant cultural impact during the Dutch Golden Age?

• Decline in trade

• Rise of feudalism

• Flourishing of Baroque music and art

• Isolation from Europe