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History, Social Studies
10th
grade
Renaissance and Reformation - pretest
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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was a true renaissance man because he was a sculptor, painter, inventor, and mathematician?
Da Vinci
Michelangelo
Rafael
Botticelli
- 2. Multiple Choice
Joyn Calvin is best known for _____.
Sale of indulgences
Leading the catholic church
Belief in Predestination
Inventing the printing press
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of the following artistic techniques are being used in this painting?
Realism
Shadow and light
Perspective
Geometric designs
- 4. Multiple Choice
Why did people have difficulty believing the heliocentric theory?
The belief of the Big Bang went against Catholic teachings.
The belief the sun revolves around the earth went against the church’s teachings.
The idea the planets orbited the sun went against Catholic teachings.
The idea the stars moved around the planets violated church teachings.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What did Renaissance art seek to achieve?
Rebirth of classical culture
Rebirth of ancient civilizations in art
A rebirth of the universities and education for all
A rebirth of early religious teachings
- 6. Multiple Choice
What did scientists believe was needed in achieving truth?
Experimentation and observation
Teachings of the church
Experimentation with the teachings of the church
A new interpretation of the church’s teachings
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is true of the printing press during the Renaissance?
It provides more text to individuals
It increased the literacy of average individuals
The idea originated with the Chinese
It was invented by Johann Gutenberg
- 8. Multiple Choice
The sale of indulgences was a hotly contested issue during the Renaissance. What was this?
People could buy their forgiveness and salvation
People could buy time with God
The church could buy souls
The church could buy God’s blessing
- 9. Multiple Choice
Where (modern day country) did the Renaissance emerge?
Greece
Italy
France
England
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was a result of the Protestant Reformation?
Increase in religious denominations
The Great Schism
The Scientific Revolution
An increase in the church’s authority
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a result of Henry VIII and his desire for a male heir?
Cancels the Pope’s authority
Gets married multiple times
Leads to the creation of the Anglican Church
Leaves England to begin a new kingdoms free from the church
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