Protestant Reformation Test

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What was the first full-sized book Gutenberg printed? Options: Utopia, Romeo and Juliet, the Bible, The Prince

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the Bible

Front

Martin Luther protested the Catholic Church by doing what?

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Nailing the 95 Theses to his church door.

Front

Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences. What was that practice?

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Selling pardons or forgiveness for sins.

Front

What was one of John Calvin's major teachings? Options: humanism, adult baptism, indulgences, predestination

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predestination

Front

Who declared himself the head of the English Church?

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Henry VIII

Front

The Council of Trent agreed that: Christians need only faith for salvation., the Church's interpretation of the Bible is final., priests cannot pardon sinners for committing sins., the Bible is the only authority for guiding Christian life.

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the Church's interpretation of the Bible is final.

Front

What was an important effect of the invention of the printing press?

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It increased literacy and the use of the vernacular.

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Which of the following was a major reason for the Reformation? Options: European merchants resented paying taxes to the Church in Rome., The Church was threatening to excommunicate the king of France., The pope in Rome insisted on speaking only Latin., Martin Luther said he could interpret the Bible better than the Pope.

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European merchants resented paying taxes to the Church in Rome.

Front

What was the main purpose of the 95 Theses written by Martin Luther?

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To criticize the Catholic Church's practices

Front

Which invention played a crucial role in spreading Reformation ideas? Options: The telescope, The printing press, The steam engine, The compass

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The printing press