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TEST: the Renaissance & Reformation
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NEW QUESTIONS (not seen before)
1. One result of the Protestant Reformation was
(1) fewer challenges to Church authority
(2) the disbanding of the Jesuit order
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(3) a decline in religious unity in western Europe
(4) a weakening of the Inquisition
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2. Which philosophy that was developed during the Renaissance is associated with a shift in focus away from
religious subjects toward more secular subjects?
(1) humanism
(2) communism
(3) absolutism
(4) scholasticism
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3. A reason the Renaissance began in the Italian city-states was that they
(1) rejected the power of the papacy
(3) prevented guilds from functioning
(2) were unified by Garibaldi
(4) had wealth gained from trade with Constantinople
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4. One way in which Martin Luther’s Ninety-five Theses and Henry VIII’s Act of Supremacy are similar is that both
(1) emphasize the importance of the Bible
(3) caused the Thirty Years War
(2) challenge the authority of the Catholic Church
(4) helped to unify Christendom
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5. During the Renaissance, humanist philosophers emphasized the importance of
(1) individualism
(2) absolutism
(3) religious salvation
(4) technological advancements
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6. Which statement about the Protestant Reformation is an opinion rather than a fact?
(1) German princes revolted against the Holy Roman Emperor.
(2) Membership in the Catholic Church declined in northern Europe.
(3) European religious unity was disrupted by the newly established religions.
(4) Henry VIII led a stronger religious
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7. One impact Gutenberg’s printing press had on western Europe was
(1) the spread of Martin Luther’s ideas
(3) a decrease in the number of universities
(2) a decline in literacy
(4) the unification of the Holy Roman Empire
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8. What was one ideal of Renaissance humanism?
(1) training as a knight and practicing chivalry
(2) obeying divine right monarchs and the church
(3) living apart from the world and taking monastic vows
(4) investigating areas of interest and fulfilling one’s potential
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Base your answers to questions 9 and 10 on the quotation below and on your knowledge of social studies.
"Kings and Princes coin money only out of metals, but the Pope coins money out of everything —
indulgences, ceremonies, dispensations, pardons; all fish come to his net.
—Martin Luther, 1519
9. The ideas presented in this passage led directly to the
(1) the Crusades
(2) Protestant Reformation
(3) the Black Death
(4) the Neolithic Revolution
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10. In this passage, Martin Luther presents his
(1) objections to practices of the Catholic Church
(2) plan for economic change in Central Europe
(3) objections to using only metals as the basis for money
(4) justification for the dethroning (getting rid) of an absolute monarch
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REVIEW questions
11. Which point of view best represents the philosophy of the Renaissance?
1. The Greek and Roman civilizations are worthy of study.
2. Class distinctions in society should be abolished.
3. Religious doctrines are the only subject of value.
4. The glorification of human beings is sinful.
12. The Renaissance in western Europe is best described as a period marked by
(1) unquestioned reliance on the teachings of Aristotle
(2) an advance of Muslim culture
(3) Christian unity throughout the region
(4) great intellectual and artistic creativity
13. Humanism and individualism were most characteristic of the
1. Holy Roman Empire
2. Crusades
3. Middle Ages
4. Renaissance
14. Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo are all associated with which time period?
1. Middle Ages
2. Renaissance
3. Crusades
4. Apartheid
15. The Renaissance began in Italy because
1. the wealth from trade made sponsorship of art possible.
2. the feudal system clearly dominated Italian life.
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3. new ideas were opposed by Rome.
4. there were many different religions.
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16. In Spain, an effect of the Inquisition during the 16th century was to
1. prevent the introduction of Protestant religions
2. reintroduce Moorish culture to the Iberian peninsula
3. encourage the development of the Industrial Revolution
4. implement the ideas of the Renaissance in major cities
17. The emphasis on individual uniqueness and worth during the European Renaissance is known as
1. isolationism.
2. nationalism.
3. manorialism.
4. humanism.
18. In Europe, a major characteristic of humanism was
1. a belief in the supremacy of the state in relation to individual rights.
2. a rejection of ancient civilizations and their cultures.
3. an emphasis on social control and obedience to national rulers.
4. an appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement.
19. The humanists of the Renaissance differed from the traditional medieval philosophers in the humanists’
1. interest in the spiritual life of people.
2. lack of interest in ancient Greek and Roman culture.
3. rejection of Christian principles.
4. emphasis on the importance of the individual.
20. Which characteristic was common to the Golden Age of Greece and the Italian Renaissance?
1. A strong military led to national unity.
2. Written constitutions led to the establishment of democratic governments.
3. Prosperity led to the creation of many works of art.
4. Political instability led directly to the formation of unified city-states.
21. During the Renaissance, which development contributed most to the Protestant Reformation?
1. interest in Ancient Greece and Rome
3. questioning of traditional authority
2. advances in mathematics and science
4. attention to realism and detail
22. What is meant by Machiavelli’s belief that “the end justifies the means”?
(1) Leaders may use any method to achieve what is best for the state.
(2) The general public always acts in its own best interest.
(3) Pleasing all of the people at any given time is possible.
(4) Leaders must always act for the common good.
23. The Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation were similar in that both were
1. stimulated by a spirit of inquiry
3. supported by the working class
2. limited to Italy, France, and Germany
4. encouraged by the successes of Ancient Egypt
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24. Martin Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses were a call for
1. religious revolt against the German princes.
2. greater Papal authority
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3. reforms within the Roman Catholic Church
4. crusades to spread Christianity
25. Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Knox and Henry VIII are all associated with the
1. Protestant Reformation 2. Scientific Revolution
3. Russian Revolution
4. Middle Ages
26. The Protestant Reformation in Europe resulted most directly in the
1. development of socialism
3. decrease in the power of the Roman Catholic Church
2. end of wars between European nations.
4. expansion of feudalism
27. What idea of the Renaissance is reflected in the Protestant Reformation and the Age of Exploration?
1. a questioning spirit
3. political revolution
2. interest in Greece and Rome
4. attention to realism
28. Which individual’s work had the greatest impact on the spread of Martin Luther’s ideas?
(1) Galileo Galilei
(3) Niccolò Machiavelli
(2) William Shakespeare
(4) Johannes Gutenberg
29. Protestant Reformation and the European Renaissance were similar in that both
1. discouraged the growth of strong monarchs. 3. encouraged people to question tradition.
2. were led by the military.
4. supported the return of the Roman Empire.
30. In Western Europe, a major immediate effect of the Reformation was a
1. renewed domination of the Catholic Church over the German states.
2. greater tolerance of religions other than Christianity.
3. decrease in educational opportunities for the middle class.
4. decline in religious unity and in the power of the Catholic Church.
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There may be some “repeat” questions in this section.
HOMEWORK questions … NOTE:
31. The Crusades helped begin the Renaissance because they
1. opened trade with America.
2. increased the power of the Roman Catholic Church.
3. brought contact with the ideas and products of other people.
4. freed the Byzantine Empire from Muslim control.
32. The Renaissance in western Europe is best described as a period marked by
(1) unquestioned reliance on the teachings of Aristotle
(2) an advance of Muslim culture
(3) Christian unity throughout the region
(4) great intellectual and artistic creativity
33. The emphasis on individual uniqueness and worth during the European Renaissance is known as
1. isolationism.
2. nationalism.
3. manorialism.
4. humanism.
34. In Europe, a major characteristic of humanism was
1. a belief in the supremacy of the state in relation to individual rights.
2. a rejection of ancient civilizations and their cultures.
3. an emphasis on social control and obedience to national rulers.
4. an appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement.
35. During the Renaissance, which development contributed most to the Protestant Reformation?
1. interest in Ancient Greece and Rome
3. questioning of traditional authority
2. advances in mathematics and science
4. attention to realism and detail
36. Martin Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses were a call for
1. religious revolt against the German princes.
2. greater Papal authority
3. reforms within the Roman Catholic Church
4. crusades to spread Christianity
37. Which factor helped most to bring about the Protestant Reformation ?
1. The Catholic clergy had lost faith in their religion.
2. Islam was attracting many converts in western Europe.
3. Kings and princes in northern Europe resented the power of the Catholic Church.
4. The exploration of the Americas led to the introduction of new religious ideas.
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• The introduction of gunpowder helped bring an end to feudalism.
• The printing press played an important role in causing the Reformation.
38. These statements best reflect the idea that
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
environmental changes can affect human society
contact with other societies can lead to conflict and war
economic change can be slow and almost unnoticed
technological advances can lead to major Change
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January 2009]
39. Martin Luther was primarily dissatisfied with the Roman Catholic Church because he
(1) thought the church lacked structure
(2) disagreed with the sale of indulgences
(3) blamed the church for not curing people who had the plague
(4) believed that kings should have more power to appoint clergy
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40. Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Knox and Henry VIII are all associated with the
1. Protestant Reformation 2. Scientific Revolution
3. Russian Revolution
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41. The ancient Athenians are credited with
1. inventing and using the wheel.
2. eliminating slavery.
3. establishing governments that had democratic elements.
4. inventing the printing press.
42. In traditional India, the caste system and the Hindi beliefs in karma and dharma
most directly resulted in
1. the establishment of a set of rules for each individual in the society
2. the rapid industrialization of the economy
3. a strong emphasis on the acquisition of wealth
4. a strong belief in the importance of education
43. Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in
(1) papal supremacy
(2) reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
(3) teachings of the Koran (Qur’an)
(4) an ethical code of conduct and monotheism
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44. One result of the Neolithic Revolution was
1. an increase in the number of nomadic tribes
2. a reliance on hunting and gathering for food
3. the establishment of villages and the rise of governments
4. a decrease in trade between cultural groups
5. the immediate development of long-lasting democracies
45. Which statement most accurately describes how geography affected the growth of the ancient civilizations
of Egypt and Mesopotamia?
(1) River valleys provided rich soil to grow plentiful crops.
(2) Large deserts provided many mineral deposits.
(3) Access to the Atlantic Ocean provided trade routes.
(4) Large savanna areas provided protection from invaders.
46. The study of the art, music, and literature of a nation helps us better to understand the nation’s
1. economic progress
3. political development
2. cultural values
4. technological advancement
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47. What is a primary characteristic of a feudal society?
(1) a representative government
(3) economic equality for all
(2) protection of individual rights
(4) an exchange of land for services
48. The caste system in India and the feudal system in Europe were similar in that both
1. provided structure for society
3. developed concepts of natural rights
2. established totalitarian governments
4. promoted peace and prosperity
49. A Muslim living in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Algeria, Iran, Kuwait, or the United States must
1. go to a synagogue on Saturday to pray
2. get up early each day in order to shop for the nightly meal
3. pray five times each day facing Mecca.
4. make a pilgrimage every year to Jerusalem on or around the 25th of December
50. The development of ancient civilizations in Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, and China
indicates the importance of
1.
2.
3.
4.
heavy forestation
mountain passes
rugged coastlines
river valleys
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