Inside The Reformation - Online Quiz
In the 16th Century, Western Christianity underwent a movement in Europe called “The Reformation”, in which individuals like Martin Luther and King Henry VIII pushed for religious and political change to be made in order to set Christianity on the right path once again by changing some of the old rulings that were bringing it down. Can you tell us about some of the things that took place during this period?
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Why might you have to wear this donkey mask?
- A.
It made a great Halloween costume.
- B.
You misbehaved in school.
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You were playing the part of the donkey in the school play.
Correct Answer
B. You misbehaved in school.Explanation
Correct answer: B. If you misbehaved or acted foolishly in school during the time of the Reformation, your teacher might make you wear a donkey mask.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is this?
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A model for a human-powered tank.
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An early model of a flying saucer.
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An antique clothes washer/dryer.
Correct Answer
A. A model for a human-powered tank.Explanation
Correct answer: A. This concept for a human-powered tank was designed by Leonardo da Vinci.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who used leeches as part of his job?
- A.
A veterinarian
- B.
A medicine man
- C.
A doctor
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C. A doctorExplanation
Correct answer: C. During the Reformation era, people believed disease was caused by bad blood. Doctors used leeches to help drain this bad blood from their patients.Rate this question:
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Why did people wear such pointy-toed shoes?
- A.
The pointy toes were good for squashing bugs.
- B.
They were considered very fashionable.
- C.
They could be used for protection by kicking your enemies.
Correct Answer
B. They were considered very fashionable.Explanation
Correct answer: B. The pointy-toed shoes were styled after slippers from the Middle East, and were considered very fashionable. The toes would be stuffed with moss, hair, or wool to keep their shape.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is happening here?
- A.
The novice is getting his tonsure, a haircut indicating his status.
- B.
To keep cool in the summer, priests often shaved their heads.
- C.
Priests shaved their heads as a way to prevent the spread of head lice.
Correct Answer
A. The novice is getting his tonsure, a haircut indicating his status.Explanation
Correct answer: A. Young men studying for the priesthood shaved their heads; the tonsure was a sign of humility.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What was this small building alongside the road used for?
- A.
An outhouse
- B.
A tollbooth
- C.
A prayer chapel
Correct Answer
C. A prayer chapelExplanation
Correct answer: C. Churches built these small prayer chapels as a place for travelers to rest and pray along their pilgrimage route.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What is this device?
- A.
A printing press
- B.
A house jack
- C.
A grape crushing press
Correct Answer
A. A printing pressExplanation
Correct answer: A. The large wooden screw on this antique printing press was used to put pressure on the type and paper in order to create the image.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What were these pikes used for?
- A.
These were used by farm workers to harvest fruit from tall trees.
- B.
They were used by fishermen to spear fish in rivers.
- C.
They were used by knights to unseat an opponent from his horse.
Correct Answer
C. They were used by knights to unseat an opponent from his horse.Explanation
Correct answer: C. The long-handled pike allowed a knight on horseback to unseat an armored opponent from his horse.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Why might you go into a shop with this brightly striped pole out front?
- A.
To have minor surgery.
- B.
To get your hair cut.
- C.
To have your blood drawn.
- D.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
D. All of the above.Explanation
Correct answer: D. During the Reformation Era barbers not only cut your hair, they also performed bleedings and minor surgery.Rate this question:
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What was this sculpture used for?
- A.
A really scary Halloween decoration
- B.
To ward off evil spirits
- C.
To protect the walls of a building
Correct Answer
C. To protect the walls of a buildingExplanation
Correct answer: C. Gargoyles appeared on the roofs and corners of many Gothic buildings. While some were just decorative, some were designed to help channel rainwater away from the masonry walls of the building, much like modern-day downspouts.Rate this question:
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