The Northern Renaissance Spreads Class Agenda
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What was Christian Humanism's main goal?

  • To establish a monarchy in Europe
  • To promote a conservative education for boys only
  • To reform society through the Christian Church (correct)
  • To encourage corruption and greed in society
  • Who was known for the work 'Utopia'?

  • Desiderius Erasmus
  • William Shakespeare
  • Sir Thomas More (correct)
  • Queen Elizabeth I
  • During Elizabethan Age, who made England the world's first 'superpower'?

  • Desiderius Erasmus
  • Queen Elizabeth I (correct)
  • Sir Thomas More
  • William Shakespeare
  • Which of the following is NOT a work by William Shakespeare?

    <p>The Importance of Being Earnest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did The Northern Renaissance aim to spread into other parts of Northern Europe?

    <p>Christian Humanism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main focus of William Shakespeare's works?

    <p>Human flaws, desires, and conflicts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Utopia' by Sir Thomas More portrayed a place where ____.

    <p>'greed, corruption, and war are eliminated'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did Shakespeare have on the English language?

    <p>Introduced over 1,700 words into the English language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Shakespeare emphasize in his works?

    <p>Connected romance and tragedy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the use of vernacular language in literature increase during the Renaissance?

    <p>To make literature more accessible to a wider audience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Gutenberg printing press impact society during the Renaissance?

    <p>Increased access to books in the vernacular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of society did the arts during the Renaissance praise?

    <p>Individual and humanism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Shakespeare believe tragedy required?

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

    How did the Renaissance impact education?

    <p>Access to books in the vernacular, increased desire to learn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Shakespeare contribute to genre in literature?

    <p>Connected comedy and romance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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