The Reformation

What was the flashpoint that caused the Reformation?

• the posting of the 95 Theses
• More people began to come to church.
• the beginning of the Lutheran Church
• Scholars began to study the church.

What is the best description for Martin Luther's 95 theses?

• compliments for the Catholic Church's practices
• suggestions for the Catholic Church
• criticisms of the Catholic Church
• advice on how to get rid of the Catholic Church

When Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses, what was his original intent (purpose)?

• Luther wanted to form his own denomination, the Lutheran Church.
• Luther wanted to reform the church.
• Luther wanted to support German nobles.
• Luther wanted more indulgences sold.

Which factor did NOT lead to the Reformation?

• The printing press helped spread Reformation ideas.
• Humanists began to question the church's practices.
• The Catholic Church used money from indulgences to care for the poor.
• The Renaissance encouraged people to think for themselves.

An indulgence is...

• a Snickers candy bar.
• a confession to a priest.
• a forgiveness of sin in exchange for money.
• a trip to Rome to visit the Pope.

What invention helped spread copies of the 95 Theses?

• the telephone
• microscope
• telescrope
• the printing press

What became the first Protestant church?

• Jesuits
• Calvinist
• Lutheran
• Presbyterian

John Calvin believed in predestination, the idea that...

• God knew who would be saved before they were born.
• you had to confess your sins to a priest.
• you can only talk to God through a priest (clergy).
• you had to read the Bible in Latin.

Why did King Henry VIII form his own church in England?

• He agreed with Martin Luther about corrupt church practices.
• He wanted more religious freedom.
• He had political and economic reasons (and he wanted a divorce).
• He wanted to promote the concept of predestination.

During the Renaissance, which contributed most to the Reformation?

• advances in math and science
• an interest in Greece and Rome
• the beginning of the Age of Exploration
• using humanist ideas to question traditions and to think for themselves