Deck 16: A: Cultural Transformations Religion and Science 1450-1750

Question 1

Which feature of the church shown in Source 15.2 identifies it as a Catholic rather than a Protestant church?

A) The statues of saints
B) The wooden benches
C) The high ceilings
D) The columns and arches

Answer 1

The statues of saints

Question 2

In Source 15.4,the woodblock print from a Jesuit book was intended to illustrate which event from the Bible?

A) The Transfiguration
B) The Ascension
C) The Nativity
D) The Annunciation

Answer 2

The Annunciation

Question 3

In Source 15.3,what element in the painting of the Virgin Mary reflects the cultural influence of Andean civilization before the Spanish conquest?

A) The depiction of mountains as the embodiment of gods
B) The inclusion of political and religious leaders
C) The portrayal of the Trinity as God,Jesus,and the dove
D) The symbol of the dove as the Holy Spirit

Answer 3

The depiction of mountains as the embodiment of gods

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of how the Indian artist of the painting in Source 15.5 modified images of Christianity?

A) The portrayal of Joseph as a peasant
B) The portrayal of Mary as a mountain
C) The luxurious home of the Holy Family
D) The placement of Jesus in heaven

Question 5

The painting of the interior of the Dutch Reformed Church in Source 15.1 highlights the Protestant view of churches as

A) holy spaces for the pope and clergy.
B) temples to store images of saints.
C) gathering places for a congregation.
D) sacred spaces for the divine.