Exploring the Renaissance and Reformation

What does the term 'Renaissance' literally mean?

• Rebirth

• Reformation

• Revolution

• Renewal

Which cultures' ideas were preserved and added upon by the Islamic empire?

• Egyptian and Mesopotamian

• Chinese and Indian

• Byzantine and Persian

• Greek and Roman

During the Renaissance, what was the new focus of art?

• Religious themes

• Abstract concepts

• Everyday lives of people

• Mythological stories

What was the new approach to education during the Renaissance?

• Only nobles should be educated

• Education should be limited to practical skills

• Everyone should be taught to think

• Education should focus on religious studies

What did people start to do instead of just learning from the church?

• Ignore education

• Rely on superstitions

• Observe the world around them

• Follow the king's orders

What was one of the major changes during the Renaissance?

• Focus on medieval traditions

• Return to classical values

• Emphasis on religious dogma

• Isolation from other cultures

Where did the Renaissance most likely begin?

• Spain

• Italy

• Germany

• France

What language did humanist authors write in to make their works accessible?

• Arabic

• Latin

• Greek

• Italian

What was one of the criticisms Martin Luther had about the church?

• The church's architectural style

• The church's support for the poor

• The church's use of indulgences

• The church's focus on education

What was a significant result of Martin Luther's actions?

• He stopped the Renaissance

• He was excommunicated

• He became the Pope

• He founded a new empire