Humanism and the Reformation Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the focus of Humanism?

  • Divine intervention
  • Human achievements (correct)
  • Religious teachings
  • Supernatural beings

Which invention helped spread ideas during the Reformation?

  • The telephone
  • The telegraph
  • The printing press (correct)
  • The typewriter

What does 'predestination' refer to?

  • The ability to choose one's own path
  • A belief in multiple parallel universes
  • The concept of reincarnation
  • A predetermined fate regarding salvation (correct)

Which of the following was a key figure in promoting the idea that the Earth orbits the Sun?

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What term is used for 'tickets' for forgiveness that caused unrest among people?

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What concept describes writing in everyday language during the Renaissance?

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Which figure is most closely associated with the invention of a machine that helped in spreading ideas?

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What term describes the belief that one's fate, including salvation, is decided in advance?

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Who is known for creating the statue of David?

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What movement aimed to reform the Catholic Church in the 16th century?

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What is the primary focus of the concept of Utopia?

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Which individual is known for the complaints he made against the Church?

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What role did the Jesuits play during the Reformation?

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What did Galileo contribute to the understanding of the universe?

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What innovation did Gutenberg introduce that significantly influenced the spread of ideas?

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What does the term 'Vernacular' refer to in the context of the Renaissance?

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Which individual is associated with the teaching of predestination?

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What was one effect of the invention of the printing press?

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Which of the following thinkers is known for using the telescope to prove the motion of the Earth?

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What is the main idea of Utopia as proposed during the Renaissance?

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What is the significance of the printing press in the context of the Renaissance?

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Which individual is most closely associated with the concept of predestination?

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Who was responsible for the creation of the 95 Theses that criticized the Church?

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What does the term 'Utopia' imply in Renaissance thought?

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Which figure is known for demonstrating that the Earth orbits the Sun?

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Flashcards

Humanism

Focus on human achievements and potential, rather than religious dogma.

Perspective in Art

Creating the illusion of depth and three dimensions on a two-dimensional surface.

Printing Press

A machine that mechanically printed text, significantly increasing the spread of information.

Indulgences

Certificates sold by the Catholic Church that supposedly lessened punishment for sins.

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Reformation

A religious movement that challenged and changed practices within the Catholic Church.

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Humanism

Focuses on human achievements and potential, not just religious rules.

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Perspective (art)

Making art look 3D on a flat surface.

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Printing Press

Machine that copied and spread text quickly.

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Indulgences

Tickets for forgiveness sold by the Church.

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Reformation

Changing the Catholic Church's practices.

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Humanism

Focus on human achievements.

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Perspective (art)

Creating 3D in 2D art.

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Printing Press

Machine for spreading ideas.

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Indulgences

Tickets for forgiveness.

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Reformation

Changing the Church.

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Humanism

Focuses on human achievements and potential, not just religion.

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Perspective (Art)

Creating depth and 3D in 2D art.

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Printing Press

Machine for quickly spreading written ideas.

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Indulgences

Church 'tickets' for forgiveness.

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Reformation

Changing practices in the Catholic Church.

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Humanism

Focus on human achievements, not just religion.

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Perspective (art)

Making art look 3D on a flat surface.

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Printing Press

Machine for quickly spreading written ideas.

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Indulgences

Church 'tickets' for forgiveness.

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Reformation

Changing Catholic Church practices.

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