2. Who wants to be a… A Renaissance Pro?!

3. In Europe, a major characteristic of humanism was A: A belief in the supremacy of the state in relation to individual rights B: A rejection of ancient civilizations and their cultures D: An emphasis on social control and obedienc e to national rulers C: An appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement

4. In Europe, a major characteristic of humanism was A: A belief in the supremacy of the state in relation to individual rights C: An appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement B: A rejection of ancient civilization s and their cultures D: An emphasis on social control and obedience to national rulers

5. A: The social structure became very rigidB: Creativity in the arts was encouraged D: Humanism decreased in importance Which statement best describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe? C: The political structure was similar to that of the Roman Empire

6. Which statement best describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe? A: The social structure became very rigid C: The political structure was similar to that of the Roman Empire B: Creativity in the arts was encouraged D: Humanism decreased in importance

7. A: Stimulated by a spirit of inquiryB: Supported by the working class D: Encouraged by the successes of the French Revolution The Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation were similar in that both were C: Limited to Italy, France, and Germany

8. The Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation were similar in that both were A: Stimulated by a spirit of inquiry C: Limited to Italy, France and Germany B: Supported by the working class D: Encouraged by the successes of the French Revolution

9. A: A socialist form of governmentB: Limited contact with the Byzantine Empire D: A shrinking middle class One factor that enabled the Renaissance to flourish in Northern Italy was that the region had C: A wealthy class that invested in the arts

10. One factor that enabled the Renaissance to flourish in Northern Italy was that the region had C: A wealthy class that invested in the arts A: A socialist form of government B: Limited contact with the Byzantine Empire D: A shrinking middle class

11. A: The church was no longer influentialB: Economic activity declined D: The emphasis on individual worth increased European society during the Renaissance differed from European society during the Middle Ages in that during the Renaissance C: Art no longer contained religious themes

12. A: The church was no longer influential C: Art no longer contained religious themes European society during the Renaissance differed from European society during the Middle Ages in that during the Renaissance B: Economic activity declined D: The emphasis on individual worth increased

13. A: Leaders should fight against discrimination and tolerance B: Leaders should do whatever is necessary to achieve their goals D: Elected leaders should be fair and good Which idea about leadership would Niccolo Machiavelli most likely support? C: Leaders should listen to the desires of the people

14. Which idea about leadership would Niccolo Machiavelli most likely support? A: Leaders should fight against discrimination and intolerance C: Leaders should listen to the desires of the people B: Leaders should do whatever is necessary to achieve their goals D: Elected leaders should be fair and good

15. A: Location near the coast of the Mediterranean Sea B: Mountainous terrain of the Alps D: Ease of travel on the Northern European Plain Which geographic factor contributed to the rise of the Renaissance in Italian city- states? C: Navigable waters of the Danube River

16. Which geographic factor contributed to the rise of the Renaissance in Italian city-states? A: Location near the coast of the Mediterranean Sea C: Navigable waters of the Danube River B: Mountainous terrain of the Alps D: Ease of travel on the Northern European Plain

17. A: Increasing the sale of indulgencesB: Installing statues of saints in church D: Printing the Bible in the vernacular so all could read it Which change to Christian church practice was suggested by Martin Luther? C: Saying the mass in Latin so the faithful would learn it

18. A: Increasing the sale of indulgences C: Saying the mass in Latin so the faithful would learn it Which change to Christian church practices was suggested by Martin Luther? B: Installing statues of saints in churches D: Printing the Bible in the vernacular so all could read it

19. A: Galileo GalileiB: Johannes Gutenberg D: William Shakespeare Which individual’s work had the greatest impact on the spread of Martin Luther’s ideas? C: Niccolo Machiavelli

20. Which individual’s work had the greatest impact on the spread of Martin Luther’s ideas? A: Galileo Galilei C: Niccolo Machiavelli B: Johannes Gutenberg D: William Shakespeare

21. A: Beginnings of communismB: Establishment of democracy D: Development of industrialization A direct impact that the printing press had on the 16 th century Europe was that it encouraged the C: Spread of ideas

22. A direct impact that the printing press had on 16 th century Europe was that it encouraged the C: Spread of ideas A: Beginnings of communism B: Establishment of democracy D: Development of industrialization

23. A: Leaders may use any method to achieve what is best for the state B: The general public always acts in its own best interest D: Leaders must always act for the common good What is meant by Machiavelli’s belief that “the end justifies the means”? C: Pleasing all of the people at any given time is possible

24. What is meant by Machiavelli’s belief that “the end justifies the means”? A: Leaders may use any method to achieve what is best for the state C: Pleasing all of the people at any given time is possible B: The general public always acts in its own best interest D: Leaders must always act for the common good

25. A: Experimentation and observationB: The experiences of past civilizations D: The teachings of the Catholic Church Francis Bacon, Galileo, and Issac Newton promoted the idea that knowledge should be based on C: Emotions and feelings

26. Francis Bacon, Galileo, and Isaac Newton promoted the idea that knowledge should be based on A: The experiences of past civilizations C: Emotions and feelings B: Experimentation and observation D: The teachings of the Catholic Church

27. A: Relied heavily on the ideas of medieval thinkers B: Favored an absolute monarchy as a way of improving economic conditions D: Received support from the Catholic Church During the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment, one similarity in the work of many scientists and philosophers was that they C: Examined natural laws governing the universe

28. During the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment, one similarity in the work of many scientists and philosophers was that they C: Examined natural laws governing the universe A: Relied heavily on the ideas of medieval thinkers B: Favored an absolute monarchy as a way of improving economic conditions D: Received support from the Catholic Church