A Church in Crisis - Renaissance (Part 3)

The video explores the political and religious landscape of Italy during the Renaissance, highlighting the influence of major powers and the rise of Julius II. It delves into the challenges faced by the Catholic Church, including the Western Schism and the Reformation led by figures like Martin Luther. The Renaissance's impact on art and architecture is discussed, along with the Church's response through the Counter Reformation. The video also covers Petrarch's role in humanism and his contributions to the Renaissance, concluding with a summary and introduction to future topics.

What was the primary goal of Julius II as Pope?

• To support the Spanish Borgia family

• To expand the Papal States

• To promote the Medici family

• To ally with the French

Which council laid the foundation for resolving the Western Schism?

• Council of Constance

• Council of Trent

• 5th Council of Lateran

• Council of Pisa

Who was the Borgia Pope known for his corruption?

• Paul III

• Alexander VI

• Clement V

• Julius II

What did Martin Luther's 95 Theses criticize?

• The construction of Saint Peter's Basilica

• The teachings of Erasmus

• The election of Julius II

• The sale of indulgences

Which artist was NOT mentioned as being sponsored by the Church during the Renaissance?

• Michelangelo

• Van Gogh

• Raphael

• Donatello

What was a key characteristic of Renaissance art?

• Rejection of humanism

• Emphasis on Gothic architecture

• Integration of classical Greek and religious imagery

• Focus on abstract forms

What was the primary focus of the Counter-Reformation?

• To promote Protestantism

• To reform the Catholic Church

• To expand the Papal States

• To support the Medici family

Which new religious order emerged during the Counter-Reformation?

• Franciscans

• Jesuits

• Dominicans

• Benedictines

What is Petrarch often credited with discovering?

• The teachings of Aristotle

• The writings of Martin Luther

• The works of Michelangelo

• The letters of Cicero

What term did Petrarch coin to describe the era before the Renaissance?

• The Classical Period

• The Enlightenment

• The Dark Ages

• The Middle Ages