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How did the Northern Renaissance contribute to the political developments begun by the Italian Renaissance?

A
It strengthened criticisms of religious thinking.
B
It added an emphasis on classical philosophy.
C
It reinforced ideas about the importance of the individual.
D
It demonstrated the value of artistic contributions to government.
3

After many people began reading and interpreting the Bible, they

A
began to support the Church’s teachings.
B
began to challenge the Church’s teachings.
C
ignored the Church.
D
abandoned the Church.
4

Which best describes printing before the invention of the Gutenberg printing press?

A
a long, expensive process
B
a short, expensive process
C
a long, inexpensive process
D
a short, inexpensive process
5

Where did Italian artists and writers flee for safety during the Italian wars?

A
northern Europe
B
southern Europe
C
North America
D
South America
6

How did Thomas More’s work help spread humanistic ideas?

A
He applied them to the Church.
B
He applied them to society.
C
He applied them to theater.
D
He applied them to the arts.
8

A Northern Renaissance writer who criticized the Catholic Church was

A
William Shakespeare.
B
Jan van Eyck.
C
Albrecht Dürer.
D
Desiderius Erasmus.
9

Which best states how Erasmus and More helped spread Renaissance ideas in Europe?

A
Both questioned humanist beliefs while still being creative.
B
Both questioned Church teachings while still being religious.
C
Both challenged humanist beliefs while still being religious.
D
Both defended Church teachings while still being creative.
10

Differing interpretations of the Bible by Christians in Europe eventually led to

A
the Reformation.
B
the Hundred Years’ War.
C
the Black Plague.
D
the Italian wars.

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