Exploring the Renaissance and Age of Reformation

The video provides an overview of the Renaissance and Reformation periods, focusing on key figures and events. It introduces the AP Live review sessions aimed at supplementing AP European History learning. The session covers Renaissance humanism, the Northern Renaissance, and the Protestant Reformation, highlighting their impacts on art, culture, and religion. It also offers guidance on answering AP exam short answer questions and provides instructions for homework and practice submissions.

What is the primary purpose of the AP Live review sessions?

• To provide additional learning and practice for the AP European History exam

• To replace the entire AP European History course

• To offer entertainment and relaxation for students

• To introduce new topics not covered in the course

Who is considered the father of Humanism during the Renaissance?

• Michelangelo

• Machiavelli

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Petrarch

Which book by Castiglione served as a training manual for the ideal gentleman?

• The Book of the Courtier

• The Praise of Folly

• Utopia

• The Prince

What was Martin Luther's main issue with the Catholic Church that led to the Reformation?

• The sale of indulgences

• The use of Latin in mass

• The construction of Saint Peter's Basilica

• The power of the Medici family

What did Martin Luther believe was the key to salvation?

• Faith alone

• Indulgences

• Good deeds

• Pilgrimages

What was the significance of the Peace of Augsburg in 1555?

• It ended the Thirty Years' War.

• It established the Anglican Church.

• It marked the beginning of the Protestant Reformation.

• It allowed German princes to choose between Catholicism and Lutheranism.

Which reformer is associated with the idea of predestination?

• Martin Luther

• John Calvin

• Henry VIII

• Ulrich Zwingli

What was one of the main differences between Luther's and Calvin's beliefs?

• Calvin believed in the absolute sovereignty of God, while Luther did not.

• Luther believed in predestination, while Calvin did not.

• Luther believed in salvation through faith alone, while Calvin believed in salvation through works.

• Calvin supported the Catholic Church, while Luther did not.

In the AP exam's short answer questions (SAQs), what is the primary difference between 'describe' and 'explain' tasks?

• 'Describe' is used for primary sources, while 'explain' is used for secondary sources.

• 'Describe' focuses on future predictions, while 'explain' focuses on past events.

• 'Describe' requires a detailed analysis, while 'explain' requires a brief summary.

• 'Describe' requires providing characteristics, while 'explain' requires providing reasons or causes.

How many short answer questions (SAQs) are required in the digital AP exam?

• Four

• Two

• Three

• Five