The Renaissance and Reformation Test Flashcards
The Italian states played a crucial role in the Renaissance because of?
their economic power to push the movement
Martin Luther believed that salvation could be achieved through..
Faith and good works
Machiavelli’s view influenced political activity because he believed…
One’s conscience should take a backseat because a leader needs to keep power no matter what
The English Reformation differed from the Reformation in the rest of Europe because it
was rooted in politics and personal gain rather than religion
Martin Luther published his ninety-five theses to attack the Catholic Church for its….?
Abuses of power and corrupt practices
Using the printing press with its movable type for books in Europe led to increased…?
Rates of literacy in Europe
During the High Renaissance, master painters such as ____ captured perfectly humanism and the individual in their art.
Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo (All answers are correct)
The humanists’ purpose for educating people was to….?
Create well-rounded citizens that led life with reason
Leonardo da Vinci was a good example of Renaissance man because he…?
Was a painter, sculptor, architect, inventor, & mathematician
What city-states were the cultural center of Italy and the Renaissance?
Florence, Venice, Milan
The following was not a well-known scientist who helped push science forward during the Renaissance
Charles Darwin
Who paid artist like Michelangelo to complete work like the scenes in the Sistine Chapel?
Patrons
German man, who developed the printing press with the movable type?
Johannes Gutenberg
What is the local spoken language?
Vernacular
During the Renaissance, many pieces of great literature showcased Renaissance life, which one of the following is not an example?
The Canterbury Tales
What is it called when it is a crime for believing or saying things that go against church teachings?
Heresy
What is it called when there was a new wave of scientists that changed how humans viewed the world in the Renaissance?
Scientific Revolution
Martin Luther’s actions to protest and reform the Catholic church started a major religious movement called the…?
Protestant Reformation
During the Renaissance, most governments were?
Absolute monarchies
The Renaissance was based around what philosophy?
Humanism
True or False? The Reformation continued in England when King Henry VIII broke from the Catholic Church and created the Calivinist Church
False
True or False? Some Italian writers, such as Dante, author of the Divine Comedy, wrote in Latin, so only the rich could read it
False
True or False? Renaissance art focuses on the church and salvation
False
True or False? Renaissance is a time of revival that literally means rebirth
True