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RENAISSANCE UNIT EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: What happened when Luther was brought before the Diet of Worms?

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He refused to take back teachings and was declared a heretic by the emperor. The emperor forbade the printing of his ideas.

Question 2: Who was Isabella I?

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She was the queen of Spain. She married Ferdinand and united Spain into one kingdom. She sponsored Columbus's voyages, which led to the discovery of America.Question 3: Be able to compare and contrast Lutheranism, Calvinism, and Anglicanism.(similarities and differences)

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See Chapter 32.

Question 4: Who was Titian?

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An Italian painter known for his use of color. He created many paintings of myths and Bible stories, as well as portraits of royalty.

Question 5: Who was Albert Duhrer?

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He blended detailed German painting with Italian techniques of perspective and idealized beauty. He wrote influential books about human proportions.

Question 6: What subjects from ancient times did humanists study and explore?

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Humanists studied and explored: ancient art, architecture, government, history, poetry, and language.Question 7: Why did Martin Luther write the Ninety-Five Theses and post them on the door of the church in Wittenberg?

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He was outraged by the selling of indulgences. He posted the 95 theses to express his ideas about this practice.

Question 8: How did the study of science change during the Renaissance?

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The study of science began to question old ideas, used careful observation, performed experiments, and analyzed results.

Question 9: What were city-states? How were they governed?

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City-states were powerful cities in Italy and surrounding towns and countryside. They were governed independently, often by elected councils. Some ruled by rich merchants, guilds, or powerful families.

Question 10: Who was Nicholaus Copernicus?

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He proposed the theory of "Heliocentric", that Earth and other planets revolve around the sun. This was opposite of what the church believed.

Question 11: What was the Society of Jesus?

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This was a new order, also known as the Jesuits, formed to preach, educate people, and perform public services. The Jesuits were dedicated teachers and missionaries.

Question 12: Who was Elizabeth I?

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She was the queen of England. She changed unpopular policies and strengthened England's economy.She had political skill and inspired love and loyalty. Under her rule, England became rich and powerful.Question 13: How did Italian city-states contribute to a boom in art and learning?

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Wealth encouraged a growth in art and learning. Also, rich families supported the creation of art, new buildings, centers for learning (hospitals and universities).

Question 14: Who was Andrea Vasalius?

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He was a Belgian scientist that studied dead human bodies. He discovered that the human heart has four chamber. He wrote the first modern medical textbook.Question 15: Who was William Tyndale? What important contribution is he known for?

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He was a priest and a scholar. He translated books of the Bible into English. He adopted protestant views and was burned at the stake. His translations are used in the King James Bible.

Question 16: What did humanists believe about people's abilities?

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Humanists believed people shape their own lives and can achieve great things.

Question 17: Who was William Shakespeare?

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He was an English poet and playwright. He wrote 38 plays and over 150 sonnets. Many people study his writings today.

Question 18: How did humanists' studies and ideas affect Renaissance life?

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It changed ideas about government, social standing, and religion. It tried to improve art, buildings, and ideas from the past. It also led to new discoveries, new ways of studying, and new inventions.

Question 19: Who was Miguel Cervantes?

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He was a Spanish writer. He wrote "Don Quixote". It is a tale that makes fun of heroic knights and at Spanish society.Question 20: Describe at least two ways in which Renaissance sculpture was different from medieval sculpture.

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3-D, freestanding, looked real, and showed emotion.Question 21: How were Luther's beliefs different from those of the Catholic Church?

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He believed salvation came from faith, not good work. He believed the Bible, not the pope, was the ultimate religious authority. He thought all christians were priests and should read the Bible for themselves. He felt sacraments had no basis in Bible.

Question 22: How did the Jesuits help strengthen the Catholic Church?

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They founded schools and colleges, brought Europeans back to the Church and spread Catholicism in Africa, Asia, and the Americas.Question 23: Name three things that helped the movement begun by Luther to spread across Europe.

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People were tired of abuses and ready for change. The printing press helped spread Luther's ideas.The government leaders learned they could win independence from the Church.Question 24: Describe at least two key effects of the Reformation on Europe and the world.

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It led to a series of wars and persecutions. These created lasting divisions in Europe. These divisions spread to new lands. It led to a period of nationalism and monarchies that became stronger. It helped democratic ideas and practices.Question 25: What other things did the Catholic Church do to stop the spread of Protestantism?

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It looked to Catholic rulers to support it and to win back lands lost to Protestantism. The pope started the Roman Inquisition, which condemned people whose views were considered dangerous. It dealt harshly with those it labeled heretics.