Renaissance Test

1. The new way of discovering the truth during this time was a step-by-step process of experimentation and observation that is still used to this day. This is process known as:

A. heliocentricity B. scientific methodC. reasoning D. researching

2. John Calvin was a leader during the Protestant Reformation who stressed predestination. What did this mean?A. Once people start a job or career, they must stay in it for life.B. People will either choose to be good or bad citizens.C. Where you vacation is already determined before you become an adult.D. God has already determined who will gain salvation.

3. Tycho Brahe is best known for the accomplishment of:A. observing the stars for many years and stating sun is the center of the universe.B. writing great works of poetry, such as Romeo and Juliet.C. painting great works of art, such as the Last Supper.D. led the protestant reformation in Europe.

4. The Renaissance period took place between the 1300s and 1500s and can best be described as a time of:A. creativity and personal achievement B. failure and disappointmentC. peace and prosperity D. exploration and war

5. Renaissance expressions can best be seen in architecture, buildings and…A. food B. educationC. paintings D. inventions

6. Sir Thomas More wrote a book entitled Utopia which describes:A. where people went when they died. B. the ideal society between man and woman.C. how society was corrupt and evil. D. how people can learn to read.

7. Why was the Scientific Revolution important to our history?A. because many achievements are still used todayB. for the first time people started to manipulate their physical worldC. proof that the sun was the center of the universe was discoveredD. all of the above

8. Machiavelli wrote the book The Prince. Why was it important for rulers to read?A. it held the secrets to the universe. B. it told how to marry into royalty.C. it told how to get and keep power. D. it told how to conquer the world.

9. Why was Florence, Italy the center of the Renaissance movement?A. it was a great travel destination B. location was great for trading with other countries

C. people loved Italian food D. that is where all the great artists lived10. What is the meaning behind the Protestant Reformation?

A. reforming the Catholic Church. B. selling indulgences.C. finding new ways to discover the truth about the universe. D. switching religions.

11. Which person is NOT attributed with making contributions during the Renaissance era?A. Leonardo da Vinci B. Julius CaesarC. Niccolo Machiavelli D. William

Shakespeare12. Martin Luther expressed his concerns about the church abuses through:

A. debates B. 95 thesesC. paintings D. the bible

13. The Catholic Church tried to win back members and get rid of all abuses through the:A. Catholic Reformation B. Protestant

ReformationC. Excommunication D. Scientific Revolution14. People who studied Greek and Roman culture to understand their own culture is known as:

A. greco-roman B. awarenessC. customs D. humanism

15. William Shakespeare is best known for being a:A. revolutionist B. priestC. mathematician D.

poet16. Why did King Henry VIII change England from Catholic to Protestant?

A. He wanted to divorce his wife. B. He wanted to have more power in his country.C. He thought the rules of Catholicism were unfair. D. all of the above.

17. Why were indulgences seen as abuse by the Catholic Church?A. people were eating too many sweets. B. people were cursing too much.C. people were buying their way out of purgatory. D. popes were being mean to

people.18. During the Renaissance, people believed the more ____________________ someone was, the more creative they would be.

A. funny B. educated

C. angry D. rich

19. The group that tried to end abuses in the Catholic Church by educating soon-to-be clergy (popes, priest, etc) was known as the:A. Council of Trent B. SaviorsC. Protestants D. Calvinists

20. If someone was a follower of John Calvin, what did they believe the world was divided in to?A. winners and losers B. women and menC. sinners and saints D. heaven and hell

21. How did the new religion on Protestants get its name?A. from a Saint B. from a similar

religionC. from their location D. from protesting

the pope22. When John Calvin set up his new government in Switzerland, it was a theocracy. What did this mean?

A. John Calvin was the only ruler B. A King or Queen was in chargeC. it was ran by people of the church D. People directly made day-2-day decisions

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24. What is this painting called?A. The Last Supper B. Mona LisaC. School of Athens D. Pieta

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23. What is this painting called?A. The Last Supper B. The PrinceC. Utopia D. School of Athens

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25. This invention revolutionized the world during the Renaissance. What is it?A. a telescope B. microscopeC. printing press D. artificial limb

26. Which discipline was at the center of the Scientific Revolution?A. mathematics B. history C. science D. biology

27. Many people travel to Italy to visit the Sistine Chapel to see drawings by:A. Leonardo Da Vinci B. MachiavelliC. Johann Gutenberg D. Michelangelo

28. This lady eventually became Queen and firmly stated that the official religion of England would be Protestant. Who was she?A. Elizabeth B. CatherineC. Mary D. Anne

29. During the Renaissance, many people from different countries were able to learn about the bible and other topics. What made this possible?A. going to school B. the printing pressC. debates D. television

30. When Martin Luther expressed his feelings about the Catholic Church, how did they react?A. they thanked him for speaking the truth B. they appointed him as the popeC. they excommunicated him D. they ignored him

31. The blending of Rome and Greek culture is known as:A. Grekome B. Greco-RomanC. Idealist D. Realistic

32. The astronomer/mathematician Ptolemy argued:A. The earth is the center of the universe B. the sun is the center of the universe

C. There is gravity on the moon D. There are 365 days in a year33. When Octavian gave himself the title of Augustus, what did it mean?

A. The almighty ruler B. First citizenC. Dictator D. The chosen one

34. What does “Veni, vidi, vici!” mean?A. I came, I saw, I conquered B. I saw, I believe, I inspiredC. I tried, I lost, I tried again D. I won, I control, I rule

35. Who is credited with spreading Rome’s new religion to new countries?A. Jesus B. MosesC. God D. Mary

36. When Rome conquered the city of Judea, they forced which group of people out because they did not want to believe in Christianity?A. Catholics B. ProtestantsC. Puritans D. Jews

37. Which of the following is NOT a reason why the Roman Empire fell?A. political turmoil B. economic weaknessC. social decay D. strong military

38. Why was the heliocentric theory considered to be so radical for its time?A. It wanted people to overthrow their governmentB. It said that the sun was the center of the universe and not earthC. It said that women were better equipped to run societyD. It claimed how the Egyptian Pyramids were built

39. Literature (drama) was one field that had the most long lasting contribution in Greek culture. The two most commonly portrayed dramas were:A. action and suspense B. adventure and mysteryC. comedy and tragedy D. romance and fiction

40. Which person during the Hellenistic era set ethical standards for the medical profession?A. Hippocrates B. Pythagoras

C. Aristarchus D. Socrates41. How did nomads live?

A. They moved placed-to-place to find food/shelter B. They set up small villagesC. They traded with other civilizations D. They stayed away from other people

42. Why did many ancient civilizations form near rivers?A. To easily trade with other societies B. To gain access to waterC. To grow food D. All of the above

43. What is the significance of Hatshepsut?A. She was the first female leader of Egypt B. She discovered the Rosetta StoneC. She established the first writing system D. She was the mother of all Goddesses

44. The youngest pharaoh to ever rule Egypt was:A. King Tutankhamen B. King OsirisB. King Hammurabi D. King Amon-Re

45. The Code of Hammurabi can best be described as:A, A secret form of writing B. A religious way of lifeC. A way to navigate uncharted land D. A strict form of social justice

46. What is the significance of the Rosetta Stone?A. It decoded Egyptian hieroglyphics B. It helped Egyptians build the pyramidsC. It was where the pharaohs were buried D. Pharaohs put this in their tombs

47. A civilization can best be described as:A. a group of people living together B. a highly organized, complex social orderC. ancient societies D. a secret society

48. Pharaohs were Egyptian:A. Kings B. PrincesC. Priests D. Mummies

49. People in Ancient Greece that were lovers of wisdom were known as:A. Philosophers B. IntellectsC. Geniuses D. Teachers

50. Which of the following were contributions of Greek culture?A. Democracy B. DramaC. Philosophy D. All of the above

***********BONUS QUESTION (WRITE IT ON THE BACK OF THE ANSWER SHEET)******************What were the fates of King Henry’s 6 wives??!!