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Multiple choice history modern age in europe: the renaissance renaissance renaissance europe in transition india's contemporary economic condition reformation and enlightenment in europe reformation in europe

______ criticised the malpractices in the Institute of religion and the hypocritical behaviour of the clergy.

  1. John Wycliffe

  2. Desiderius Erasmus

  3. John Calvin

  4. All of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

John Wycliffe, Desiderius Erasmus, and John Calvin were all prominent figures who criticized the corruption and perceived hypocrisy within the Catholic Church, laying the groundwork for the Reformation.

Multiple choice history modern age in europe: the renaissance renaissance renaissance europe in transition india's contemporary economic condition reformation and enlightenment in europe reformation in europe

The reformation movement spread to many countries of ______.

  1. Asia

  2. Africa

  3. Europe

  4. Australia
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Explanation
The Protestant Reformation was a major 16th century European movement aimed initially at reforming the beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic Church. Its religious aspects were supplemented by ambitious political rulers who wanted to extend their power and control at the expense of the Church. The Reformation ended the unity imposed by medieval Christianity and, in the eyes of many historians, signaled the beginning of the modern era.

 A weakening of the old order was already under way in Northern Europe, as evidenced by the emergence of thriving new cities and a determined middle class.Over the centuries there had been many reform efforts within the Catholic Church, most notably a series of largely unsuccessful church councils. Popular support existed in some quarters for simplifying worship services and requiring a more dedicated clergy.

In 1517, in one of the signal events of western history, Martin Luther, a German Augustinian monk, posted 95 theses on the church door in the university town of Wittenberg. That act was common academic practice of the day and served as an invitation to debate. Luther’s propositions challenged some portions of Roman Catholic doctrine and a number of specific practices.
Multiple choice history modern age in europe: the renaissance renaissance renaissance europe in transition india's contemporary economic condition reformation and enlightenment in europe reformation in europe

The Bible was in ______, a language the common people could not understand.

  1. Latin

  2. Greek

  3. English

  4. Spanish
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Bible was not available in the hands of common people in Medieval times (5th - 15th century)m as the language was Latin, not understood by many people.

Multiple choice history modern age in europe: the renaissance renaissance renaissance europe in transition india's contemporary economic condition reformation and enlightenment in europe reformation in europe

Who is the author of the magnum opus 'Secretum' from the Renaissance period?

  1. Dante

  2. Don Quixote

  3. Petrarch

  4. Michelangelo
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Petrarch (AD 1304 - 1374) was one of the eminent writers of the Renaissance period. He is known as the Father of Renaissance. The magnum opus of Petrarch is 'Secretum'. Petrarch is often considered the founder of Humanism.

Multiple choice history modern age in europe: the renaissance renaissance renaissance europe in transition india's contemporary economic condition reformation and enlightenment in europe reformation in europe

Which pair of scientists MOST contributed to the development of the Scientific Method?

  1. Newton and Einstein

  2. Cavendish and Winkelmann

  3. Bacon and Descartes

  4. Fahrenheit and Celsius

  5. Copernicus and Galileo
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Explanation

Roger Bacon and Rene Descartes developed the Scientific Methods which we know today. Roger Bacon emphasized on the experimentation while Descartes who was a French philosopher emphasized on Philosophy.

Multiple choice history modern age in europe: the renaissance renaissance renaissance europe in transition india's contemporary economic condition reformation and enlightenment in europe reformation in europe

Which of these would NOT be a target for criticism by an Enlightenment philosopher prior to the French Revolution?

  1. The Old Regime

  2. Constitutionalism

  3. The Catholic Church

  4. Absolute Monarchy

  5. Versailles
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Constitutionalism, which puts limits on monarchs powers, was an idea widely supported among the philosophers during the enlightenment.

Multiple choice history modern age in europe: the renaissance renaissance renaissance europe in transition india's contemporary economic condition reformation and enlightenment in europe reformation in europe

Which factor helped most to bring about the Protestant Reformation?

  1. The Catholic clergy had lost faith in their religion

  2. Islam was attracting many converts in Western Europe

  3. Kings and princes in Northern Europe resented the power of the Catholic Church

  4. The exploration of the Americas led to the introduction of new religious ideas
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C Correct answer
Explanation

While religious and intellectual factors were important, the political motivation of monarchs and princes in Northern Europe to seize Church lands and gain independence from papal authority was a primary driver of the Reformation.

Multiple choice history modern age in europe: the renaissance renaissance renaissance europe in transition india's contemporary economic condition reformation and enlightenment in europe reformation in europe

The humanists of the Renaissance differed from the traditional medieval philosophers in the 'humanists _________.

  1. Interest in the spiritual life of people

  2. Lack of interest in ancient Greek and Roman culture

  3. Rejection of Christian principles

  4. Emphasis on the importance of the individual
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The fine arts, literature and history in the Medieval period were centred on religious ideology. The texts were invariably written in Greek andLatin as these languages were considered elite and scholarly. By the dawn of the 13th century, Latin and Greek gave way to regional languages like English, Spanish, and French. The writers of this period adopted the life of the common man as the central theme of their works. The literature of this period was no longer confined to religion and philosophy but gave way to themes that depicted diverse aspects of human life. Similar changes occurred in other art forms like painting and sculpture. This vision, primarily concerned with the various aspects of human life, is known as humanism.

The new spirit of humanism inspired unique thoughts on the universe and human life. It promoted reasoning and the spirit of enquiry. Consequently, a new awakening in all spheres of human life became visible in Europe and it is known as the Renaissance.

Multiple choice history modern age in europe: the renaissance renaissance renaissance europe in transition india's contemporary economic condition reformation and enlightenment in europe reformation in europe

Who is known as the Father of Renaissance?

  1. Don Quixote

  2. Dante

  3. Petrarch

  4. Erasmus
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Petrarch (AD 1304 - 1374) was one of the eminent writers of the Renaissance period. He is known as the Father of Renaissance. The magnum opus of Petrarch is 'Secretum'. Petrarch is often considered the founder of Humanism.

Multiple choice history modern age in europe: the renaissance renaissance renaissance europe in transition india's contemporary economic condition reformation and enlightenment in europe reformation in europe

Which was a major characteristic of the Renaissance?

  1. Conformity

  2. Mysticism

  3. Humanism

  4. Obedience
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The new spirit of humanism inspired unique thoughts on the universe and human life. It promoted reasoning and the spirit of enquiry. Consequently, a new awakening in all spheres of human life became visible in Europe and it is known as the Renaissance.