Reformation Quiz

The spread of Luther’s beliefs caused which of the following changes in Europe from 1450 to 1750?

• The power of monarchies throughout Europe was weakened

• An increase in literacy for both men and women

• The discovery of the Americas under the sponsorship of Spain’s Catholic rulers

• Adherents of the Catholic faith diminished to a small minority

Martin Luther: Table Talk, Early 16th Century“No greater mischief can happen to a Christian people, than to have God’s Word taken from them or falsified, so that they no longer have it pure and clear. The ungodly papists prefer the authority of the church far above God’s Word; a blasphemy abominable and not to be endured; wherewith, void of all shame and piety, they spit in God’s face.Pope, cardinals, bishops, not a soul of them has read the Bible; ‘tis a book unknown to them. They are a pack of guzzling, stuffing wretches, rich, wallowing in wealth and laziness, resting secure in their power, and never, for a moment, thinking of accomplishing God’s will.”

Martin Luther’s statement best reflects his belief that

• The source of salvation was faith not good works so the intersession of the church was unnecessary to receive salvation.

• Only through reading the Bible and memorizing its passages could a person expect salvation.

• The Pope holds the ultimate authority in faith and doctrine.

• The source of salvation was a blend of faith, good works, and sacraments performed by the priest.

The Protestant Reformation most directly led to which of the following changes?

• The Scientific Revolution and the Age of Enlightenment.

• The creation of the Anglican Church in Great Britain.

• The Crusades which served to increase the power of the Catholic Church.

• The discovery of the Americas under the sponsorship of Spain’s Catholic rulers.

The Puritans that came from England to America were mostly influenced by

• John Calvin

• Henry VIII

• Martin Luther

• Anabaptists

The 95 Thesis first spread in

• England

• Germany

• France

• America

Martin Luther's main grievance was

• Practice of Simony

• Absenteeism of Clergy

• Faith only Salvation

• Indulgences

The Counter Reformation occurred within the

• Orthodox Church

• Puritan sect of Christianity

• Catholic Church

• Spain

The Anglican Church was the Church of

• France

• England

• Germany

• America

Protestants are

• Christians that are not Cathloics

• Catholics

England rejected Catholicism under the leadership of

• Philip II

• Henry VIII

• Charles V

• John Clavin