1. What was one impact of the printing revolution on European society? (1 point) European readers learned classical languages as books became widely available.
More people had access to knowledge because books became less expensive.
Books were published in great numbers but were a luxury that only the wealthy could afford.
The printing press made books more elegantly designed than in the past.
2. Which was an important impact of the printing of the Gutenberg Bible in 1456? (1 point)
The spread of the religious reformers’ ideas could be stopped.
The accuracy of the Bible’s translation could be confirmed.
More people could read and interpret the Bible for themselves.
Hand-copied books soon became cheaper than printed copies.
3. What purposes and themes were common to the writers Erasmus, More, and Rabelais? (1 point)
using the vernacular and rejecting realism
humanism, education, and social reforms
promoting justice and valuing organized religion
ideal societies and how to achieve them
4. How does Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar reflect central literary themes common throughout
the Renaissance?
(1 point)
It honors the scholarly achievements and cultural glory of a utopian society.
It advocates for political and religious reform through the use of realism.
It explores universal human themes and portrays classical figures and subjects.
It analyzes the politics of achieving political power in empires.
5. How did the invention of the printing press encourage secularism? (1 point)Church literature became too expensive for most people.
Fewer people were needed to serve in the clergy.
Masses became obsolete for the faithful.
People could more easily share ideas that challenged Church teachings.
6. How did the writings of Erasmus encourage individualism? (1 point)
He urged people to learn Latin so they could understand what scholars wrote.
He stated that people should be able to read and study the Bible on their own.
He advised people to accept what they were taught and not question the Church.
He said that people could only understand Christian ideas if priests explained them.
7. Which of the following had to happen in northern Europe before the Renaissance could spread
there?
(1 point)
Church reform
decline of the middle class
economic growth
end of the Holy Roman Empire
8. Which best summarizes what caused Renaissance ideas to spread to northern Europe? (1 point)
Renaissance ideas spread along with Leonardo da Vinci when he worked in Germany.
Renaissance ideas spread when Italian soldiers fought in wars in France.
Renaissance ideas spread through trade between Italy and cities in Flanders.
Renaissance ideas spread when scholars from Paris came to study ruins in Rome.
9. What were some themes explored by the artist Jan van Eyck? (1 point)
royalty, urban life, freedom
nature, upheaval, upper classes
classical themes, mythology, history
religious themes, townspeople, peasant life
10. Which issues of his society did Erasmus address? Select all that apply. (2 points)
oppression of the peasants
foolish and wrong actions
Islamic culture
corruption of the Church
divine right of kings