Which of the following was an effect of the Renaissance?

Question

A.
More people learned Latin.

B.
More works were published in the vernacular.

C.
The church supported written scientific works.

D.
People developed a renewed interest in religious subjects.

Answer 1

B. More works were published in the vernacular.

Answer 2

Which common characteristic of Renaissance buildings does this image show?

A.
large windows

B.
clay brick exteriors

C.
wooden roof tiles

D.
arched doorways

Answer 3

D. Arched doorways.

Answer 4

Which scientist was responsible for understanding the laws of gravity?

A.
Nicolaus Copernicus

B.
Galileo Galilei

C.
Isaac Newton

D.
Johannes Kepler

Answer 5

C. Isaac Newton.

Answer 6

Whose ideas reflected the spread of Lutheranism in Europe?

A.
John Calvin

B.
Ignatius of Loyola

C.
Teresa of Avila

D.
Pope Paul III

Answer 7

A. John Calvin.

Answer 8

Select the thought that matches each viewpoint.

individualism

secularism

humanism

focusing on study of classical subjects

focusing on entertainment or information rather than spirituality

determining what is important for ourselves

Answer 9

individualism: determining what is important for ourselves

secularism: focusing on entertainment or information rather than spirituality

humanism: focusing on study of classical subjects