Renaissance painters made their work look more realistic by using: a. religious themes

b. rules of perspective

The primary complaint of Martin Luther’s 95 Theses was an attack on the Church’s

a. methods for raising money (selling of indulgences)

b. reluctance to conduct services in local languages

Which of the following is not a characteristic of humanism?
Group of answer choices

a. It is an intellectual movement that focuses on potential and achievement

b. It focused on common religious values

Scholars consider Johann Gutenberg's improved printing press to be the most important invention in history. In what way did his invention change the world?
Group of answer choices

a. New ideas spread much more rapidly in print form

b. In increased the power of the Catholic church over education

Please mark the CORRECT answer.

a. Wrong

b. CORRECT ANSWER

What is one characteristic of the “Renaissance Man”?
Group of answer choices

a. He should concentrate only on being a warrior in the tradition of ancient Rome

b. He should be expected to create art as well as master almost every area of study

What was the Counter-Reformation?

a. The Catholic Church’s attempt to re-gain followers through missionaries, the Jesuits, etc.

b. Martin Luther’s attempt to reform the Catholic Church

The Jesuits were also known as:

a. Society of Jesus

b. Lutherans

Who was the head of the original Church of England (the Anglican Church)?

a. English Monarch

b. Martin Luther

Calvinists believed in the concept of:

a. humanism

b. predestination

What is a Conquistador?

a. European explorer

b. Spanish dancer

c. Canadian fighter

d. leader in the Spanish conquest of America.

What was one common belief that the new Protestant religions shared?

a. Indulgences were permitted so long as it helped the poor

b. Bible was the highest authority on religion

What modern day country saw the start of the Renaissance?

a. Italy

b. Greece

Compared to the Middle Ages, which phrase best describes a change in the Renaissance:

a. The Catholic Church gained power in society; this power was given up by the kings and popes of the other territories.

b. The Catholic Church lost power in society; this power was taken by the kings and monarchs of the countries.

Which statement best describes the difference of the people who were in control during the Renaissance and those who were in control during the Middle Ages:

a. The new class of people would make money through trading and other businesses; this group would then gain power through false elections or control of government officials

b. The new class of people in control would get there through advancing in the ranks of the church; this group would become known as the Third Estate.

How did the Church contribute to the spreading of the Renaissance?

a. The Pope and other wealthy church officials would become patrons of the arts.

b. The Pope would require all male members of the faith to work towards becoming Renaissance men.

The most famous writer of the Northern Renaissance was:

a. Shakespeare

b. Gutenberg

Who authored a book, called The Prince, advising young rulers how to attain and maintain power?

a. Moore

b. Machiavelli

Why was Europe looking for a new trade route to Asia?

a. All trade between the two regions was controlled by the Arabs and Venetians.

b. There were no modern routes safe from Greek bandits.

What is the name when money is invested in business in order to make profit?

a. Capitalism

b. Mercantilism