Chapter 12: The Reformation

Which of the following best helped Martin Luther's ideas reach other parts of Europe?

• The Bible

• The printing press

• Church hierarchy

• The Diet at Worms

Why is William Tyndale such and important figure in Reformation history?

• He started the Reformation and inspired Martin Luther.

• He first explained the concept of predestination.

• His translation allowed people to read the Bible in English.

• His work in the "City of God" influenced John Calvin

With which of the following statements would John Calvin agree?

• People are only subject to civil law.

• People are subject to civil law as well as the law of God.

• People are only subject to the law of God.

• People who are predestined for salvation follow no law.

Before Martin Luther became a leader of the Reformation, he was a

• monk

• lawyer in Worms

• bishop

• printer

Which of the following was NOT something to which the Jesuits were dedicated?

• Becoming wealthy

• Founding educational institutions

• Preforming missionary work

• Serving in Hospitals

What did the Jesuits hope to achieve during the Counter - Reformation?

• They wished to defend past actions of the Catholic Church.

• They wished to help the inquisitions.

• They wished to correct the corruption of the catholic church.

• They wished to turn the military into a religious organization.

What did Teresa of Avila have in common with the Jesuits?

• An interest on convent reform

• Dedication to leading a spiritual life

• Work in education

• Living in isolation

One of the Catholic Church's goals in holding the Council of Trent was to

• admit failure.

• weaken requirements for priests.

• name the Bible as the only source of truth.

• stop the spread of protestant ideas.

How did the peace of Augsburg change Germany?

• It made Lutheranism illegal.

• It changed Germany into a completely Catholic country.

• It began a religious war between the Holy Roman Emperor and the Protestants.

• It turned Germany into a group of regions with different religious traditions.

One result of the wars of religion was that the power of religious authorities like the pope was

• outlawed.

• strengthened.

• shared.

• weakened.