The Renaissance and Reformation Pretest
1. What is the Renaissance?
a. A time period in European history marked by a revival of art, literature, and learning
b. A religious movement in protest against the Catholic Church
c. A period of political upheaval and wars in Europe
d. A movement to reform the Catholic Church
2. Who was a prominent figure during the Renaissance?
a. Martin Luther
b. Leonardo da Vinci
c. John Calvin
d. Henry VIII
3. What was the main goal of the Protestant Reformation?
a. To establish a new Christian denomination
b. To abolish the Catholic Church
c. To reform the corrupt practices of the Catholic Church
d. To spread Christianity to new lands
4. Who was a key figure in the Protestant Reformation?
a. Pope Leo X
b. Queen Elizabeth I
c. John Calvin
d. King Louis XIV
5. What was the significance of the printing press during the Renaissance and Reformation?
a. It allowed for the mass production of books, spreading new ideas and information
b. It increased censorship of ideas by the Catholic Church
c. It led to a decline in literacy rates in Europe
d. It was only used for printing religious texts.