Question 1

The upshot of the Council of Pisa was that there were now supposedly three popes at one time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Given that some of the reform voices in the Renaissance taught things at variance than what the church historically believed, do you think they were treated fairly? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

The treatment of reform voices in the Renaissance varied greatly depending on the specific time and place. In some cases, individuals who challenged the traditional beliefs of the church were met with harsh persecution and even death. This suggests that they were not treated fairly, as they were often punished simply for expressing their beliefs and ideas.

On the other hand, there were also instances where reform voices were able to gain support and influence, and their ideas were eventually accepted and integrated into mainstream thought. In these cases, it could be argued that they were treated fairly, as their ideas were given a fair hearing and were ultimately able to make an impact.

Overall, it is clear that the treatment of reform voices in the Renaissance was not consistent, and it is difficult to make a blanket statement about whether they were treated fairly or not. However, it is important to recognize that the ability to express dissenting views and challenge traditional beliefs is a fundamental aspect of intellectual and social progress, and any suppression of these voices can be seen as unfair.

Question 3

According to the author, how successful were the reforms of Pope Paul III?

Accepted Answer

A)  Initially, they were wildly successful, but failed as soon as he died 
B)  They collapsed due to cardinals' infighting 
C)  His reform efforts were modest 
D)  The author says that he never really intended any reform at all 
A)  Initially, they were wildly successful, but failed as soon as he died 
B)  They collapsed due to cardinals' infighting 
C)  His reform efforts were modest 
D)  The author says that he never really intended any reform at all C

Question 4

Renaissance thinkers came to realize that Cicero's works were a forgery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

As noted in this chapter, the Middle Ages can be distinguished from the Renaissance by the shift in focus from the community to the individual. What are some of the assets and liabilities of such a shift?

Accepted Answer

Some assets of the shift from community

Question 6

What does the discovery of perspective refer to?

Accepted Answer

A)  Depicting the world and persons with accuracy 
B)  Understanding one's own culture by exploring others 
C)  Knowing one's inner self as a way of celebrating humanity as a whole 
D)  Seeking objectivity in knowledge 
A)  Depicting the world and persons with accuracy 
B)  Understanding one's own culture by exploring others 
C)  Knowing one's inner self as a way of celebrating humanity as a whole 
D)  Seeking objectivity in knowledge

Question 7

How did Renaissance architecture differ from that of the Middle Ages?

Accepted Answer

A)  It rejected the gothic model and emphasized symmetry and proportion 
B)  It advanced new designs, such as cathedral spires 
C)  It created new forms for even larger, more elevated churches 
D)  It advanced centrality and distinction to create a new style 
A)  It rejected the gothic model and emphasized symmetry and proportion 
B)  It advanced new designs, such as cathedral spires 
C)  It created new forms for even larger, more elevated churches 
D)  It advanced centrality and distinction to create a new style

Question 8

Erasmus of Rotterdam was one of the greatest challengers to Renaissance scholarship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The gothic cathedral was regularly considered the height of Renaissance architecture. .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The Donation of Constantine was considered one of the greatest pieces of classical form.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Dante Alighieri wrote his Divine Comedy as a way to criticize the Renaissance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Who was Ximenes de Cisneros?

Accepted Answer

A)  A Spanish monarch who tried to separate Spain from the Roman Catholic Church 
B)  A reforming cardinal in Spain 
C)  A Spanish reformer who tried to undermine the papacy 
D)  A Spanish farmer who created the greatest land-reform project of the premodern era 
A)  A Spanish monarch who tried to separate Spain from the Roman Catholic Church 
B)  A reforming cardinal in Spain 
C)  A Spanish reformer who tried to undermine the papacy 
D)  A Spanish farmer who created the greatest land-reform project of the premodern era

Question 13

Were popes supportive of the Renaissance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes, eventually, but initially they condemned it as a heresy 
B)  Yes, from start to finish 
C)  No, it formed the cultural conditions that constantly challenged the papacy 
D)  No, they saw it as a way to humiliate the sacred traditions 
A)  Yes, eventually, but initially they condemned it as a heresy 
B)  Yes, from start to finish 
C)  No, it formed the cultural conditions that constantly challenged the papacy 
D)  No, they saw it as a way to humiliate the sacred traditions

Question 14

Popes tried in vain to keep the Renaissance out of Rome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is an oratory?

Accepted Answer

A)  A new kind of Spanish monastery 
B)  A Bible that has several languages side-by-side 
C)  A form of debate intended for reform of the church 
D)  An association of priests, particularly interested in church reform 
A)  A new kind of Spanish monastery 
B)  A Bible that has several languages side-by-side 
C)  A form of debate intended for reform of the church 
D)  An association of priests, particularly interested in church reform

Question 16

In the Renaissance, scholars realized that their own culture was strikingly similar to that of the classical period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Renaissance thinkers felt free to draw even from texts and images of pagan deities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The northern Renaissance was more interested in biblical studies than the Southern Renaissance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The pope moved the papacy to Avignon, France because Rome was a dangerous place to live for the pope, and he risked assassination. Eventually, this move proved disastrous for the papacy and its spiritual legitimacy. But do you think that the pope initially acted wisely to move? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

The decision of the pope to move the pap

Question 20

What was the relationship between the Spanish crown and their Muslim and Jewish populations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Once Ferdinand became king, he lifted all bans against Muslims and Jews 
B)  Muslims and Jews were forced to convert or emigrate 
C)  Muslim scholarship blossomed, while Jewish scholarship deteriorated 
D)  Muslims and Jews flooded into Spain 
A)  Once Ferdinand became king, he lifted all bans against Muslims and Jews 
B)  Muslims and Jews were forced to convert or emigrate 
C)  Muslim scholarship blossomed, while Jewish scholarship deteriorated 
D)  Muslims and Jews flooded into Spain

Exam 13: The Renaissance

The upshot of the Council of Pisa was that there were now supposedly three popes at one time.

Given that some of the reform voices in the Renaissance taught things at variance than what the church historically believed, do you think they were treated fairly? Why or why not?

According to the author, how successful were the reforms of Pope Paul III?

Renaissance thinkers came to realize that Cicero's works were a forgery.

As noted in this chapter, the Middle Ages can be distinguished from the Renaissance by the shift in focus from the community to the individual. What are some of the assets and liabilities of such a shift?

What does the discovery of perspective refer to?

How did Renaissance architecture differ from that of the Middle Ages?

Erasmus of Rotterdam was one of the greatest challengers to Renaissance scholarship.

The gothic cathedral was regularly considered the height of Renaissance architecture. .

The Donation of Constantine was considered one of the greatest pieces of classical form.

Dante Alighieri wrote his Divine Comedy as a way to criticize the Renaissance.

Who was Ximenes de Cisneros?

Were popes supportive of the Renaissance?

Popes tried in vain to keep the Renaissance out of Rome.

What is an oratory?

In the Renaissance, scholars realized that their own culture was strikingly similar to that of the classical period.

Renaissance thinkers felt free to draw even from texts and images of pagan deities.

The northern Renaissance was more interested in biblical studies than the Southern Renaissance.

The pope moved the papacy to Avignon, France because Rome was a dangerous place to live for the pope, and he risked assassination. Eventually, this move proved disastrous for the papacy and its spiritual legitimacy. But do you think that the pope initially acted wisely to move? Why or why not?

What was the relationship between the Spanish crown and their Muslim and Jewish populations?

Introduction

The Old Testament

Jesus and the New Testament

Development of Christianity in the New Testament

Christianity Becomes a Religion

The Life of the Early Church

The Imperial Church

The Great Fathers and the Quest for Union With God

Christianitys Spiritual Life

Expansion and Change in the East and North

The Church and the Western Empire

Medieval Piety and the Rise of the Universities

The Reformation

The Catholic Reformation

The Enlightenment: From Conflict to Tolerance

Colonization and Missions

Christianity in the United States to the Civil War

Modern Challenges to Christianity

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