Protestant Reformation

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a movement against the Roman Catholic Church that began in 1517; it resulted in the creation of Protestant churches

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Reformation

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Who was Martin Luther?

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A German priest who rebelled against the Catholic Church.

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What were the 95 Theses?

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Martin Luther's 95 arguments against the sale of Indulgences

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What was the Catholic Church's response to Martin Luther's 95 Theses?

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Excommunication

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According to Martin Luther, where is ultimate religious authority determined?

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The Bible

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What was the significance of the printing press?

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the production of written work was faster, therefore written works were available to everyone.

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Which German priest started the Reformation?

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Martin Luther

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What was the Protestant Reformation?

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an attempt to reform the Catholic practices that were considered corrupt.

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Martin Luther suggested which change to church practice? Options: Printing the Bible in the vernacular so all could read it, Saying mass in Latin so the faithful would learn it, Increasing the sale of indulgences, Installing statues of saints in churches.

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Printing the Bible in the vernacular so all could read it

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What does the word Renaissance translate to?

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Rebirth