Renaissance Reformation

Questions 1-5

100

• What does the term “Humanism” refer to in the context of the Renaissance?

• The belief that humans and the world deserve study and understanding

200

• How did the Italian city – states contribute to the Renaissance?

• They served as trading centers that promoted new ideas

300

• How did the Medici family influence the art and culture of Florence during the Renaissance?

• They were patrons of the arts, supporting artists and projects

400

• What was a major shift in focus for artists during the Renaissance compared to the Medieval period?

• It shifted from religious devotion to worldly concerns

500

• Which technique did Renaissance artists develop to create a 3-D effect in their paintings?

Linear Perspective 

6-10

100

• How did Leonardo Da Vinci contribute to the understanding of the natural world?

• He performed dissections to learn about how bones and muscles worked

200

• Why was Francesco Petrarch considered the founder of Renaissance Humanism?

• He combined ideas of classical culture with Christian beliefs

300

What was the goal of Renaissance architects when designing buildings?

• To blend beauty and usefulness for the improvement of society

400

• What was a key difference between Renaissance art and Medieval Art?

• Renaissance art emphasized realism and human emotion, while Medieval art did not

500

• What does the term “picaresque” refer to in literature, specifically in the context of Don Quixote?

• A style that features a series of comic episodes with a mischievous character

11-15

100

• How did the Renaissance change the way people communicated?

• More books were written in everyday languages, increasing literacy

200

• What was the significance of Gutenberg’s invention of the moveable metal type?

It allowed for the faster and cheaper production of books

300

• Which of the following statements best describes the role of women during the Renaissance?

Women began to gain visibility and influence in politics and the arts

400

• What was the Church’s reaction to the rise of self-expression in printed materials?

• The Church published the Index of Forbidden Books to censor certain material

500

• What was one major impact of the Protestant Reformation on Europe?

• It led to the establishment of many smaller separate states

16-20

100

• Why did Martin Luther’s ideas spread quickly in Northern Europe?

They were spread through peaceful means and embraced by local leaders

200

• Which of the following best describes the beliefs of the Protestants compared to the Catholic Church?

• Protestants rejected rituals and emphasized the Bible as the final authority

300

How did the Renaissance contribute to the Scientific Revolution?

• It allowed thinkers to read ancient texts and discover new ideas about the natural world

400

• Why was Galileo’s support of the heliocentric theory controversial?

• The Catholic Church believed it contradicted their teachings

500

What is inductive reasoning, as developed by Francis Bacon?

• Using specific facts to create a general rule or principle

21-25

100

• What was a major belief of Enlightenment thinkers regarding human society?

• There are natural laws that govern human behavior, just like the laws of nature

200

• What political idea is John Locke most known for?

• The idea of natural rights for individuals

300

Which of the following best describes the role of France during the Enlightenment

• France was the center of the Enlightenment, where many thinkers and writers shared their ideas

400

How did the Renaissance contribute to the Enlightenment?

• It emphasized the importance of individual accomplishments and service to society through humanism

500

• How did Enlightenment ideas influence future governments around the world?

• They encouraged the development of democracies by challenging traditional power structures