Protestant Reformation and Renaissance Quiz
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What event is commonly recognized as the beginning of the Protestant Reformation?

  • Nailing of the 95 theses by Martin Luther (correct)
  • Implementation of the Peace of Augsburg
  • Establishment of the Church of England
  • Formation of the Society of Jesuits

    • Which document allowed individuals to choose their own religion in 1555?

  • Council of Trent
  • Act of Supremacy
  • Peace of Augsburg (correct)
  • 95 theses

    • What was a primary objective of the Council of Trent?

  • To address corruption in the Catholic Church (correct)
  • To establish the Catholic Reformation
  • To promote Protestant beliefs
  • To spread Renaissance humanism

    • What major action did Henry VIII take in 1534?

    <p>Established the Church of England</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the formation of the Society of Jesuits in 1540?

    <p>The need to spread Catholic teachings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city-state was NOT part of the main Italian city-states during the Renaissance?

    <p>Lisbon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country played a significant role in the spread of ideas during the Northern Renaissance?

    <p>Portugal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a key focus of exploration for both Portugal and Spain?

    <p>Asia, India, and Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one outcome of the Age of Exploration?

    <p>Establishment of Jamestown</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Italian and Northern Renaissances influence the Age of Exploration?

    <p>They increased the desire for new trade routes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common view held by both Protestants and Catholics regarding the Renaissance?

    <p>They both embraced the vernacular Bible and Renaissance art.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What authority did Protestants believe in as the source of religious truth?

    <p>Scripture alone as the ultimate authority.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant political aspect of the Catholic viewpoint during the Reformation?

    <p>The State could regulate public morals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Protestant Reformation affect social class mobility?

    <p>Protestants were viewed as social outcasts yet could move social classes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Catholic Church's response to the spread of Protestant ideas?

    <p>Formation of the Index of Prohibited Books.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marked the beginning of the Italian Renaissance?

    <p>The fall of Constantinople</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which family was known for running Florence during the Italian Renaissance?

    <p>Medici family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant social change during the Northern Renaissance?

    <p>The rise of the middle class</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which publication outlined the expectations of rulers during the Italian Renaissance?

    <p>The Prince</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a distinguishing feature of the social classes in the Northern Renaissance?

    <p>Social status was affected by race</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main motivations for France's territorial conquests during this period?

    <p>To weaken rival powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leader is most notably associated with the absolute monarchy in France?

    <p>Louis XIV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary belief of the philosophes regarding nature?

    <p>Nature contains natural laws that can be discovered.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused heavy discontent among the French populace during the period?

    <p>High taxation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strategy did the Dutch Republic employ to defend against France?

    <p>Flooding their lands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Age of Reason emphasize as a tool for discovering truths?

    <p>Faith in human reason and rational thought.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Isaac Newton's work influence the beliefs of the philosophes?

    <p>It demonstrated that observation of the universe can reveal universal laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant political change occurred after William and Mary took the throne?

    <p>The beginning of a constitutional monarchy in England</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What area did the philosophes NOT focus on in their writings?

    <p>War tactics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common theme is associated with the writings of John Locke, Voltaire, Adam Smith, and Mary Wollstonecraft?

    <p>Emphasis on individual rights and societal improvement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of King Louis XIV during the period of Absolutism?

    <p>He was an absolute monarch known for his military conquests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept was significant in the religious beliefs of the Absolutism period?

    <p>Divine Right of Kings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect did the Columbian Exchange have on the economy during this period?

    <p>It created new economic exchanges and relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did King Louis XIV impact the arts?

    <p>He promoted art projects, especially at Versailles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant political event involved conflicts over absolutism?

    <p>The English Civil War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one effect of the Industrial Revolution mentioned in relation to leisure time?

    <p>It resulted in less leisure time for individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Glorious Revolution?

    <p>It protected religious freedom with the English Bill of Rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the role of guilds during this historical period?

    <p>They regulated standards and rules within various industries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the political system of absolutism?

    <p>Monarchs holding complete power over their nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a significant event leading to the decline of absolutism?

    <p>The English Civil War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key effect of the Enlightenment on absolutism?

    <p>Support for governments based on consent of the governed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the English Bill of Rights accomplish?

    <p>Granted Parliament greater authority and protected individual rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ideology is founded on the principle of limited government and rule of law?

    <p>Constitutionalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which monarch is most closely associated with the absolute monarchy in France?

    <p>Louis XIV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did wars and economic struggles affect absolutism?

    <p>They challenged absolute monarchies and caused unrest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a legacy of the decline of absolutism in Europe?

    <p>Foundation for modern democracies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Defenestration' refer to?

    <p>The act of throwing people out of windows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known for the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre?

    <p>Catherine de' Medici</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were indulgences used for during the Reformation?

    <p>To 'buy' salvation and reduce punishment for sins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'predestination' refer to in Calvinist belief?

    <p>The idea that God has already chosen who will attain salvation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which invention greatly aided Martin Luther in spreading his ideas?

    <p>The printing press</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Peace of Augsburg established what principle regarding religion?

    <p>Cuius regio, eius religio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did the Edict of Nantes aim to provide religious toleration for?

    <p>Protestants (Huguenots)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main outcome of the Diet of Worms in 1521?

    <p>Luther being placed under imperial ban</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Kepler's laws in relation to Newton's work?

    <p>They provided a foundation for the laws of motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Galileo prove mathematically?

    <p>The law of inertia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept did John Locke introduce?

    <p>Social Contract theory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept did John Locke introduce regarding the relationship between citizens and government?

    <p>Citizens can revolt if the government breaks the social contract.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best reflects the views of Thomas Hobbes?

    <p>An absolute ruler is necessary to keep selfish behavior in check.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant contribution of Galileo to scientific knowledge?

    <p>He formulated the law of inertia using mathematical proof.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is recognized as the Father of Classical Physics?

    <p>Isaac Newton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ideology did Voltaire advocate for?

    <p>Tolerance in religion and freedom of expression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which thinker argued that people are born a blank slate?

    <p>Jean-Jacques Rousseau</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key element in the scientific approaches advocated by Descartes and Bacon?

    <p>Using data and proof to support hypotheses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Mary Wollstonecraft's primary advocacy focus?

    <p>Social equality and education for women.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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