Chapter 15 Test Review (will be written Tuesday, March 26th)

History 521A


Chapter 15 Review

To study for your test please read chapter 15 in your textbook and review all notes, questions, and hand-outs. You should also be able to identify all important people and terms mentioned in the chapter.

The test will be composed of some of the following types of questions: fill in the blank, matching, historical significance, true and false, and short answer.

There will be no essay question for this particular test.

Section 1: The Italian Renaissance

 Know what the Renaissance is and how it led to the flourishing of art and ideas in Italy.

 What was life like during the Italian Renaissance? Be able to describe similarities and differences between Rome, Venice, and Florence.

 Know some artistic achievements ie: architecture- cathedrals; sculpture – human anatomy; painting –linear perspective, realistic portrayals, changes in expression

Section 2: The Northern Renaissance

 How were ideas spread during the age of the Renaissance?

 Difference between humanism and Christian humanism.

 Characteristics of the French and English Renaissance.

Section 3: The Protestant Reformation

 What were Martin Luther’s criticisms of the church and understand how they led to the development of Lutheranism.

Section 4: The Spread of Protestantism

 Characteristics of the Swiss (Zwingli and Calvin) who brought reforms to the church (ie: predestination).

 Explain how and why the Church of England separated from Rome.

Section 5: The Catholic Reformation

 Examine the Catholic Church’s response to the Protestant Reformation

 What was the responsibility of the Council of Trent? What were its results?

 How did the Catholic Church attempt to halt the spread of Protestantism?