Renaissance and Reformation
Christian Humanism
A study of the humanities from a Christian point of view.
The three issues of the English civil wars included: A. New economic groups wanted role in government B. Establishment of a socialist system C. national church or freedom for several Protestant groups D. Supremacy of King or Parliament E. Trade and Commerce with other countries
A, C, D
The Papal States: A. consisted of Rome and the central portion of the Italian peninsula B. was an important banking center, governed by seven major guilds C. was the wealthiest and most politically stable of the Italian states D. manufactured silks, woolens, and armor E. was under french rule until Spain took over
A.
Four major areas of change during the Renaissance included: A. Government B. Farming C. Literature D. Industry E. Science F. the arts G. values
A;C;E;F
Da Vinci: A. The Last Supper B. portait of Henry VIII C. Mona Lisa D. the illusion of depth E. frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel F. Perspective and chiaroscuro G. David H. Spanish painter I. Early airplanes J. Flemish Painter K. Sistine Madonna
A;C;I
In 1146 a new Muslim power which came out of Africa was called the _____.
Almohades
Two important developments of Charles II's reign included: A. creating a national church B. Whig Party and Tory Party C. doubling the size of the country D. Habeas Corpus Act
B, D
Holbein: A. The Last Supper B. portait of Henry VIII C. Mona Lisa D. the illusion of depth E. frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel F. Perspective and chiaroscuro G. David H. Spanish painter I. Early airplanes J. Flemish Painter K. Sistine Madonna
B.
One factor that did NOT lead to the Hundred Years' War was: A. English possession of French territory B. the marriage between Richard II and the daughter of Charles VI C. England's trade with Flanders D. French alliance with Scotland against England
B.
The Republic of Florence: A. consisted of Rome and the central portion of the Italian peninsula B. was an important banking center, governed by seven major guilds C. was the wealthiest and most politically stable of the Italian states D. manufactured silks, woolens, and armor E. was under french rule until Spain took over
B.
Which of the following was NOT true of France during the period before 1364: A. France had a weak government B. France was a strong national power C. France suffered military devastation
B.
Two Englishmen who wrote about an idealized world were Sir Thomas More and Francis ________.
Bacon
The author of what might be called Europe's first psychological novel was:
Boccaccio
An artist famous for painting landscapes and scenes of common life was ___________.
Brueghel
The Republic of Venice: A. consisted of Rome and the central portion of the Italian peninsula B. was an important banking center, governed by seven major guilds C. was the wealthiest and most politically stable of the Italian states D. manufactured silks, woolens, and armor E. was under french rule until Spain took over
C.
The three parts which made up Christian Spain in 1140 were:
Castile and Leon; Portugal; Aragon
List four changes that came with the Renaissance:
Changes in government; changes in literature; changes in the arts; changes in science
In a simple ceremony at Rheims, - was crowned king of France.
Charles VII
Bertrand Du Guesclin was the: A. Count of Flanders, a French fief B. leader of the french sailors C. French advisor to Scotland D. French general under Charles V
D.
Giotto: A. The Last Supper B. portait of Henry VIII C. Mona Lisa D. the illusion of depth E. frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel F. Perspective and chiaroscuro G. David H. Spanish painter I. Early airplanes J. Flemish Painter K. Sistine Madonna
D.
The Duchy of Milan: A. consisted of Rome and the central portion of the Italian peninsula B. was an important banking center, governed by seven major guilds C. was the wealthiest and most politically stable of the Italian states D. manufactured silks, woolens, and armor E. was under french rule until Spain took over
D.
Miguel de Cervantes is best known for his satire about chivalry, titled ________.
Don Quixote
The Kingdom of Naples A. consisted of Rome and the central portion of the Italian peninsula B. was an important banking center, governed by seven major guilds C. was the wealthiest and most politically stable of the Italian states D. manufactured silks, woolens, and armor E. was under french rule until Spain took over
E.
Michelangelo: A. The Last Supper B. portait of Henry VIII C. Mona Lisa D. the illusion of depth E. frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel F. Perspective and chiaroscuro G. David H. Spanish painter I. Early airplanes J. Flemish Painter K. Sistine Madonna
E; G
Masaccio: A. The Last Supper B. portait of Henry VIII C. Mona Lisa D. the illusion of depth E. frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel F. Perspective and chiaroscuro G. David H. Spanish painter I. Early airplanes J. Flemish Painter K. Sistine Madonna
F.
True/False: Although the French won most of the battles after 1350, the English won the war.
False
True/False: Charles VII was succeeded by Louis X.
False
True/False: Cromwell trusted most of the common people and gave them his support.
False
True/False: Edward III's major contribution was to restore Archbishop Stratford as a chancellor.
False
True/False: Edward V escaped from the tower and claimed the throne from the duke of Gloucester.
False
True/False: Henry VI was the young successor of Edward III.
False
True/False: In spite of the help she provided the French, Joan of Arc was eventually tried as a witch and burned at the stake by the French leaders.
False
True/False: The Commonwealth was supported by Ireland, but not by Scotland.
False
True/False: The Test Act and the Disabling Act required officeholders to be practicing Catholics.
False
True/False: When Cromwell died, his son governed for almost twenty years.
False
A great national unity was achieved in Spain with the marriage between ____________ of Aragon and _____________ if Castile.
Ferdinand; Isabella
The man who first used the term Platonic love was:
Ficino
Who discovered the concept of specific gravity, and laws of pendulum?
Galileo
Who invented telescopes and discovered four satellites around Jupiter?
Galileo
Notre Dame in Paris is a famous cathedral built in the __________ style.
Gothic
List three major styles of medieval architecture:
Gothic; Romanesque; Byzantine
Velazquez A. The Last Supper B. portait of Henry VIII C. Mona Lisa D. the illusion of depth E. frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel F. Perspective and chiaroscuro G. David H. Spanish painter I. Early airplanes J. Flemish Painter K. Sistine Madonna
H.
________ means having the sun as a center.
Heliocentric
England's first and only constitution is known as the _______________ of Government.
Instrument
Van Eyck: A. The Last Supper B. portait of Henry VIII C. Mona Lisa D. the illusion of depth E. frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel F. Perspective and chiaroscuro G. David H. Spanish painter I. Early airplanes J. Flemish Painter K. Sistine Madonna
J.
Who discovered that planetary orbits were oval, nor circular?
Johannes Kepler
A Neoclassicist who wrote satiric comedies was Ben ________.
Jonson
Raphael: A. The Last Supper B. portait of Henry VIII C. Mona Lisa D. the illusion of depth E. frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel F. Perspective and chiaroscuro G. David H. Spanish painter I. Early airplanes J. Flemish Painter K. Sistine Madonna
K.
The man who most closely approached the ideal of a universal man was _____.
Leonardo Da Vinci
Who contributed to the fields of botany, anatomy, engineering, and geology?
Leonardo Da Vinci
The author of The Prince, which justifies many unethical practices in politics was:
Machiavelli
Two Renaissance architects who designed churches and other structures were Inigo Jones and ___________.
Michelangelo
The - are a Muslim people of mixed Arab and Berber stock coming from northwester Africa. They invaded Spain and occupied it for 700 years.
Moors
Who discovered heliocentric theory?
Nicolaus Copernicus
Charles I was supported by ___________ England.
Northern and Western
The 14th century Italian who tried to spread an interest in the classics was:
Petrarch
The movement to drive out the Moors from southern Spain was called the - .
Reconquista
A period of transition or change which bridges the gap between medieval and modern times is called the - .
Renaissance
Who wrote a book (Opus Majus), encouraged experimentation, and described eyeglasses?
Roger Bacon
A Florentine Dominican friar who attacked church corruption and who was later excommunicated and executed as a heretic was - .
Savonarola
The ruler who brought progress to the Duchy of Milan was Francisco - .
Sforza
Who discovered laws of gravity and motion?
Sir Isaac Newton
Three outstanding Elizabethan poets were:
Sir Philip Sidney; Edmund Spenser; Michael Drayton
A very efficient form of government consisting of a ruling assembly of 200 merchants and bankers in Venice was:
The Great Council
Four accomplishments Ferdinand and Isabella achieved were:
The Spanish Inquisition Recapturing of Granada Discovery of America Restored Civil Peace
True/False: After the death of Charles I, England was established as a Commonwealth.
True
True/False: Cromwell was made Lord Protector for life.
True
True/False: Cromwell's government failed because it never had the support of the majority of England.
True
True/False: England became a republic after the death of Charles.
True
True/False: France emerged from the Hundred Years' War as a national power.
True
True/False: James II violated the Test Act.
True
True/False: Joan of Arc supported Charles VII and believed that he was the rightful king of France.
True
True/False: One of the most powerful political families in Italy was the Medici family.
True
True/False: Some wanted full political rights for all male citizens.
True
True/False: The Hundred Years' War lasted over a century.
True
True/False: The barons deposed Edward II because they feared a strong monarchy, which paved the way for a parliamentary government.
True
True/False: The middle class became more important during the rule of Edward III.
True
The greatest literary figure in the English language was _____.
William Shakespeare
poet laureate
a court poet
Erasmus' The Praise of Folly is:
a satire
The middle class; originally a citizen or freeman of a French city are the definitions of the word - .
bourgeoisie
Lope de Vega wrote cape y espada or _____________ plays.
cloak and dagger
The three types of plays that Shakespeare wrote are:
comedies; histories; tragedies
Humanities are - studies, as opposed to the sciences, including - and - , - , and -.
cultural; language; literature; philosophy; art
A Venetian ruler was a duke called a - .
doge
The Spanish achieved a unity of:
faith and territory
A gold coin used as the standard for Europe was a - .
florin
The reign of Charles V did not bring about
lasting peace
Renaissance art became more:
natural and realistic
The Venetian school of painting used _________ .
oil paint
A government ruled by only a privileged few is a(n)
oligarchy
Neoplatonism was a - and - system composed of the writings of - and elements of -.
philosophical; religious; Plato; Christianity
Most Renaissance painters chose _______ subjects.
religious
Parliament was supported by __________________ England.
southern and eastern
What was an important trade in Flanders?
weaving woolen cloth
