Reformation Quiz

What was a leading cause of the Protestant Reformation?

• the signing of the Magna Carta

• the development of mercantilism

• corruption of the Catholic Church

• an increase in Parliament’s power

Which event is considered to be the “flashpoint” of the Reformation?

• the opening of the Calvinist Church

• the unveiling of the Sistine Chapel

• the posting of the 95 Theses

• the death of Napoleon Bonaparte

When Martin Luther posted the 95 Theses, what was his original intention?

• Luther wanted to reform the church.

• Luther wanted to split the church.

• Luther wanted to be the leader of the church.

• Luther wanted more indulgences to be sold.

What factors led to the Reformation?

• economic decline within Italy and the introduction of humanist thought

• abuses within the Catholic Church and decreasing literacy rates

• economic decline within Italy and the invention of the printing press

• corruption within the Catholic Church and the introduction of humanist thought

One complaint Luther had about the church was the selling of indulgences. An indulgence is...

• a copy of the Bible in vernacular.

• a free trip to Rome.

• a forgiveness of a sin.

• an invitation to meet with the pope.

Copies of the 95 Theses spread throughout Germany within two weeks and throughout Europe within two months of its creation. Which invention made this possible?

• the telephone

• the microscope

• the printing press

• the telescope

What became the first Protestant church?

• Jesuits

• Presbyterian

• Baptist

• Lutheran

Unlike Martin Luther, John Calvin wanted to leave the Catholic Church because he believed...

• people are saved based on good works or goods deeds.

• God knew who would be saved before they were born.

• you can only talk to God through a member of the clergy.

• you had to confess your sins to a priest and ask for forgiveness.

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

• Like Martin Luther, Henry also disapproved of the corruption of the Catholic church.

• Like John Calvin, Henry believed in the idea of predestination.

• Unlike Martin Luther, Henry had political and economical reasons; he wanted to become more rich and powerful.

• Unlike John Calvin, Henry wanted to grant freedom of religion for all.

In what ways were the Protestant Reformation and the European Renaissance similar?

• They both discouraged the idea of an absolute monarch.

• They both encouraged people to think for themselves and question tradition.

• They were both led by a powerful military.

• The both supported the Pope as the leader of the Christian Church.