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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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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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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
4

Who made up the middle class during the Renaissance era?

A
monks and bankers
B
rulers and merchants
C
unskilled workers and farmers
D
merchants and skilled workers
5

During the 1500s, many Jesuits became

A
rebels.
B
princes.
C
heretics.
D
missionaries.
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How did the growth of Silk Road trade during the Renaissance influence people in Europe?

A
They spent less money on art.
B
They conducted less business.
C
They learned new printing methods.
D
They started speaking the same language.
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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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Which Renaissance field relied most heavily on improvements in mathematics?

A
engineering
B
painting
C
printing
D
sculpture
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What made it easier for Renaissance ideas to spread across Europe?

A
trade routes
B
new governments
C
a common language
D
religious missionaries
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Which statement best defines the teachings of John Calvin?

A
Calvin taught his followers that salvation could be achieved through faith, but not through good works.
B
Calvin taught his followers that human beings needed to follow strict rules to overcome their nature and do good.
C
Calvin taught his followers that they could reduce punishment for their sins by giving generously to the church.
D
Calvin taught his followers that priests and popes were closer to God than their churchgoers.
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How did Renaissance artists achieve realism in their art?

A
They used shading and perspective.
B
They created two-dimensional images.
C
They painted all subjects the same size.
D
They painted religious and everyday subjects.
12

Why were standardized math symbols important to the field of mathematics?

A
They allowed bankers to keep track of money.
B
They made it easier to use the scientific method.
C
They made it easier for people to understand calculations.
D
They led to the creation of schools to teach mathematics.
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Which statement best describes how the Medici provided patronage in Florence?

A
They appointed new rulers.
B
They became popular artists.
C
They paid artists for their work.
D
They established banking centers.
14

Which change made literature easier to access during the Renaissance?

A
Literature was written in the vernacular.
B
Latin became the language of most literature.
C
Religion became a major subject of works of literature.
D
Topics of literature included more everyday experiences.
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Which statement best compares Mary I to Elizabeth I?

A
Mary I believed non-Catholics should be pardoned, while Elizabeth I believed in punishing non-Catholics.
B
Mary I believed the monarch should lead the church, while Elizabeth I believed the pope should lead the church.
C
Mary I opposed the creation of the Church of England, while Elizabeth I fully supported it.
D
Mary I opposed the policies and practices of the Catholic Church, while Elizabeth I fully supported them.

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