Chapter 15 vocab

What does "mercantile" relate to?

• Agriculture

• Commerce or trade

• Education

• Medicine

What is the meaning of "Renaissance"?

• A period of decline

• A period of rebirth or cultural revival

• A period of war

• A period of peace

What was the focus of the cultural movement known as "Humanism"?

• Study of modern technology

• Study of classical works

• Study of ancient myths

• Study of future predictions

What does "vernacular" refer to?

• A formal language

• A written language

• Everyday spoken language

• A dead language

What is "picaresque" usually associated with?

• Tragic stories

• Comic episodes

• Historical events

• Scientific discoveries

What is "movable type" used for?

• Building construction

• Printmaking

• Cooking

• Painting

What is the purpose of a "censor"?

• To promote new ideas

• To keep objectionable material from being revealed

• To encourage free speech

• To publish books

What does it mean to "recant"?

• To support a statement

• To withdraw or take back

• To repeat a statement

• To confirm a statement

What was the "Reformation" ?

•  A religious movement that began in the 1500s to reform the Catholic Church

• Reforming the government by destroying it.

• Reforming the economy by adding money to the government fund.

• Reforming education by closing all schools.

What is a "sect"?

• A major religious group

• A subgroup of a major religious group

• A political party

• A social club