The Renaissance And Reformation Quiz Answers
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1. The Renaissance was a period of cultural and intellectual change that spanned from the 14th to the 17th century in Europe. It was characterized by a renewed interest in literature, art, science, and architecture.
2. The Renaissance started in Italy and then spread to the rest of Europe. It was influenced by the rediscovery of classical Greek and Roman texts and the rise of humanism, which emphasized the potential of human beings to excel in various fields.
3. Some key figures of the Renaissance include Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael in art, Niccolo Machiavelli in politics, and William Shakespeare in literature.
4. The Reformation was a religious movement that began in the early 16th century and led to the split within Western Christianity. It was initiated by Martin Luther, a German monk who protested against the corrupt practices of the Catholic Church.
5. Luther's Ninety-Five Theses, which he posted on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg in 1517, criticized the Catholic Church's sale of indulgences and questioned the authority of the Pope.
6. The Reformation led to the establishment of Protestant denominations, such as Lutheranism, Calvinism, and Anglicanism, which challenged the authority and teachings of the Catholic Church.
7. Some key events in the Reformation include the Diet of Worms, where Martin Luther was declared a heretic, and the Peace of Augsburg, which recognized the principle of "cuius regio, eius religio" ("whose realm, his religion") and allowed rulers to determine the religion of their territories.
8. The Reformation also had political and social implications, such as the Peasants' War in Germany and the Wars of Religion in France, which were fueled by religious divisions.
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