The Reformation

How did the publication of the Bible in German impact intellectual life in Europe?

• With the Bible available in the people’s native language, rates of literacy increased.
• With the Bible available in the people’s local library, business at bookstores declined.
• With the Bible available in the country’s average home, attendance at schools declined.
• With the Bible available in the country’s many universities, prejudice against scholars increased.

Which of the following had the strongest effect on the spread of Martin Luther’s ideas found in his 95 Theses?

• the spread of the plague
• the discovery of the New World
• the patronage of King Henry VIII
• the invention of the printing press

Luther was able to criticize the Roman Catholic Church and translate the Bible into German primarily because

• German princes protected him.
• he bought indulgences.
• he was Pope Leo's cousin.
• the Pope tolerated it.

Which one of these statements is NOT true of Martin Luther's beliefs?

• The Bible is the sole source of religious truth
• Faith and good works are necessary for salvation
• The Pope does not have special powers
• Clergy is allowed to marry

What belief did many reformers have in common?

• The Bible was the ultimate source of religious authority.
• The Bible should not be printed on a printing press.
• Music should not be part of religion.
• The selling of indulgences was an acceptable practice.

What is an indulgence?

• Buying and selling of spiritual offices like bishop seats
• Belief that contradicts the official teachings of the Catholic Church
• Grant by the Catholic Church that releases a person from punishment for their sins
• Something that has been touched by or a part of a saint - usually revered

How did Luther’s ideas contribute to the start of the Reformation?

• They led to the burning of the new St. Peter’s Basilica.
• They introduced the Protestant idea of buying indulgences.
• They directly challenged traditional Catholic Church teachings.
• They criticized Christians for not giving the Pope enough respect.

What was the result of the German Peasant's War that broke out in Luther's absence (1524-1525)?

• The nobility were killed and peasants reformed Germany
• The nobility rose up and slaughtered 100,000 or so German peasants
• The peasants succeeded in gaining a constitution for the Holy Roman Empire
• Emperor Charles V blamed Luther, and exiled him to the Netherlands

This reformation leader believed in a hard work ethic and predestination?

• John Calvin
• Martin Luther
• Henry VIII
• Ulrich Zwingli

Who passed the Act of Supremacy to make themselves head of their own church?

• Martin Luther
• John Calvin
• Edward VI
• Henry VIII