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Reformation
Official Study Guide for the Reformation
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The purpose of the Inquisition was to | Fight the spread of Protestantism |
| Who started the Protestant Reformation | Martin Luther |
| The purpose of the Council of Trent was to | stop the spread of Protestantism |
| The Reformation began largely as a response to | corrupt choices by the leaders of the Catholic Church |
| Which statement best explains why leaders of the Reformation objected to indulgences? | The sale of forgiveness went against the moral authority and religious teachings of Christianity. |
| The Jesuits played an important role in | converting people to Christianity (Roman Catholic Faith) |
| In contrast to the Catholic Church, John Calvin believed that... | people's actions do not determine whether or not they will go to Heaven |
| What name was given to the group of people who cried out for reform and questioned the Catholic Church's authority? | Protestants |
| King Henry VIII closed the Catholic monasteries and took their riches, and then formed the Church of England, with himself as the leader. What was one reason he did this? | The pope would not grant him a divorce from his first wife. |
| What is one legacy of the Reformation? | Ordinary people started reading and thinking for themselves (self-governance ) |
| The Catholic Church's response to the Reformation is known as? | Counter-Reformation |
| Which belief below is not one of Martin Luther's main beliefs? | People are pre-selected to go to Heaven before they are born |
| What is the most important piece of technology that allowed Luther's 95 Theses to spread very quickly throughout Germany and Europe. | Printing Press |
| Which one of these events in Martin Luther's life paved the way for the Protestant Reformation? | Writing his 95 Theses and nailing them to the Church door |
| The Catholic Church excommunicated Martin Luther for publishing his 95 Theses, meaning they? | Removed him from the Catholic Church for being a heretic |
| In Western Europe, a major immediate effect of the Reformation was a | Increase in different Christian faiths |
| Which option below is a long lasting legacy of Martin Luther? | Think for yourself, don't let people do the thinking for you. |
| Which key figure of the Reformation is credited with establishing the doctrine of 'predestination'? | John Calvin |