Period Of European History Quiz Questions

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1.

The period of European history known as the Renaissance roughly covers the time from
- A.
  
  1100 to 1400
- B.
  
  1200 to 1500
- C.
  
  1300 to 1600
- D.
  
  1400 to 1700
2.

To become known as an important patron, one most needed to be
- A.
  
  Wealthy
- B.
  
  Creative
- C.
  
  Religious
- D.
  
  Intellectual
3.

The technique known as perspective is most useful in the creation of
- A.
  
  Drama
- B.
  
  Sculpture
- C.
  
  Two-dimensional art
- D.
  
  The sonnet form in poetry
4.

A person who produces work in "the vernacular" is one hwo
- A.
  
  Relies on realism
- B.
  
  Uses only natural light
- C.
  
  Uses a verse form of writing
- D.
  
  Writes in a local, rather than a classical, language
5.

The intellectual and cultural movement known as humanism arose from study of
- A.
  
  Medieval scholarship
- B.
  
  Original christian writings
- C.
  
  Classical Greek and Roman culture
- D.
  
  The contributions of the Tang and Song dynasties
6.

In Greek the word "utopia" means
- A.
  
  "highest"
- B.
  
  "no place"
- C.
  
  "everywhere"
- D.
  
  "an ideal place"
7.

The printing press was invented by
- A.
  
  Jan can Eyck
- B.
  
  Johann Gutenberg
- C.
  
  Peter Bruegel the Elder
- D.
  
  Hans Holbein the Younger
8.

Which of the following did Desiderius Erasmus and Thomas More have in common?
- A.
  
  Both were French
- B.
  
  Both wrote only in English
- C.
  
  Both were considered humanists
- D.
  
  Both rejected religion and the Bible
9.

The Act of Supremacy was passed during the reign of Henry VIII
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

The name Anabaptist is from the Greek for baptize again
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

In England, the king was declared to be head of the Lutheran Church
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

The term Protestant comes from the name given some German princes who protested against joining forces with the pope against Luther's ideas.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

What kind of person represented the ideal of the "Renaissance man"?
- A.
  
  Someone who enjoyed worldly pleasures
- B.
  
  Someone who excelled in many areas of study
- C.
  
  Someone who specialized in a particular field of study
- D.
  
  Someone who supported and appreciated the arts without creating art
14.

How did Italy's location help ti become the birthplace of the Renaissance?
- A.
  
  Ideas could be spread easily by means of Italy's fleets
- B.
  
  Italy was protected by the rest of Europe by the Alps
- C.
  
  Italy had access to Roman ruins and ancient manuscripts from Constantinople
- D.
  
  The bubonic plague had not reached the south tip of Europe
15.

What was the important effect of the invention of the printing press?
- A.
  
  Gutenberg used his wealth from the invention to support artists
- B.
  
  It led to the development of public libraries
- C.
  
  It led to a renewed study of Latina and Greek
- D.
  
  It increased literacy and the use of the vernacular
16.

Which of the following was a major reason for the Reformation?
- A.
  
  European merchants resented paying taxes to the Church in Rome
- B.
  
  The church was threatening to excommunicate the king of France
- C.
  
  The people in Rome insisted on only speaking Latin
- D.
  
  Martin Luther said he would interpret the Bible better than the pope.
17.

Which of the following was one of Luther's main beliefs?
- A.
  
  Men and women are naturally sinful
- B.
  
  Christians needed to be baptized again as adults
- C.
  
  Good works were required for salvation
- D.
  
  All people with faith were equal
18.

What was the main reason for Henry VIII's split with the Roman Catholic Church?
- A.
  
  His religious beliefs
- B.
  
  His desire for a male heir
- C.
  
  His treatment of Catherine of Aragon
- D.
  
  His unwillingness to pay Church taxes
19.

Which one of the following was agreed upon at the Council of Trent?
- A.
  
  The church's interpretation of the Bible was final
- B.
  
  Selling indulgences was an appropriate practice
- C.
  
  Local priests had to originate the process of excommunication
- D.
  
  Church and state should be separate
20.

The Peace of Augsburg ended a war between the supporters of which two groups?
- A.
  
  England and Spain
- B.
  
  Catholic and Protestant German Princes
- C.
  
  Roman Catholics and Anglicans
- D.
  
  French Catholics and Huguenots
21.

What idea of Luther's most influenced John Calvin?
- A.
  
  Humans cannot earn a place in heaven
- B.
  
  There was no hierarchy of believers
- C.
  
  The church could not sell indulgences
- D.
  
  People did not need priests to interpret the Bible for them