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The Reformation in England stemmed from a difference of opinion between

A
an English priest and other church leaders.
B
an English priest and one of his churchgoers.
C
an English monarch and the Catholic pope.
D
an English monarch and a German monarch.
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How did Charlemagne improve the lives of people in Europe?

A
He allowed people to choose their religion.
B
He increased the power of the Church.
C
He revived education.
D
He strengthened commerce.
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Who started the Reformation in England?

A
John Calvin
B
Henry VIII
C
Martin Luther
D
John Wycliffe
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A Renaissance writer considered one of the greatest poets of all time is

A
Thomas More.
B
Niccolo Machiavelli.
C
Dante Alighieri.
D
Baldassare Castiglione.
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In what country did the Renaissance begin?

A
Italy
B
France
C
Spain
D
Germany
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Which best explains how humanism affected the way Europeans thought about themselves?

A
Humanism helped Europeans believe in their own potential.
B
Humanism helped Europeans strengthen their religious beliefs.
C
Humanism helped Europeans create classical works of art.
D
Humanism helped Europeans reject classical beliefs.
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Which statement about women’s power during the Renaissance is true?

A
Women had great political power but little economic power.
B
Women had great political and economic power.
C
Women had little political or economic power.
D
Women had great economic power but little political power.
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Renaissance art was strongly influenced by ancient Greek and Roman

A
trade routes.
B
politics.
C
architecture.
D
social life.
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Which statement best compares the ideas of Martin Luther to the ideas of the Catholic Church in the 1500s?

A
Luther taught that salvation came from faith alone, while the Church taught that both faith and good works could bring about salvation.
B
Luther taught that priests and popes were closer to God, while the Church taught that all Christians were equal in God’s view.
C
Luther believed the Bible should remain in Latin, while the Church believed the Bible should be translated into different languages.
D
Luther believed people should pay for their sins to be forgiven, while the Church believed people should not pay for forgiveness.
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The French king was able to defy the pope because the king

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inherited his authority from a powerful father.
B
believed himself to be independent of the Church.
C
conquered large territories and ruled with firm control.
D
created a strong national identity and a central government.
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Which best explains how wealthy residents of Italian cities contributed to the Renaissance?

A
Wealthy residents bought works of art, which supported artists.
B
Wealthy residents participated in religion, which supported the Church
C
Wealthy residents participated in music, which supported the arts.
D
Wealthy residents bought classical books, which supported scholars.
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What was the main purpose of church orders?

A
to create a group of laypersons
B
to strengthen the role of the Church
C
to encourage study and scholarship
D
to train individuals for government jobs
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Read the quotation from the Council of Trent in the 1500s.[W]ith God going before us . . . we may . . . deliberate and discuss . . . whatsoever is needful for repelling those assaults of barbarians and infidels, with which they seek the overthrow of all Christendom.What is the quotation most likely about?

A
a refusal to accept the spread of Protestantism
B
a vote of support for the Church of England
C
a call to arms against the Catholic Church
D
a desire to end the sale of indulgences
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How did the development of different languages further divide Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire?

A
Latin was no longer the most important language in Europe after the empire fell.
B
French speakers and German speakers separated Europe into two different parts, with little communication between them.
C
Warrior kings spoke only German, so German-speaking cities became the most powerful.
D
Speaking different languages meant people from different areas could no longer communicate easily with each other.
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How were courtly love songs and epic poems similar?

A
Both were sung to harp music.
B
Both emphasized bravery in battle.
C
Both were based on heroic legends.
D
Both evolved from ancient story forms.

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