The Reformation

What event is considered the beginning of the Protestant Reformation?

• William Tyndale translating the Bible into English.
• John Calvin becoming the religious leader of Geneva.
• Martin Luther posting the 95 Theses
• Henry VIII creating the Church of England.

Why were people who sided with Luther and the other reformers called Protestants?

• They protested against Luther.
• They protested against the Catholic Church.
• They accepted all Catholic teachings.
• They all wrote the Bible into German.

How did Martin Luther say people could get to heaven?

• by buying indulgences
• by giving money to the church
• by doing charity work
• by believing in God and following the Bible

A certificate that pardons sin?

• reckoning

• Indulgence

• Get out of Jail Free

• Inquisition

People who protested against the Catholic Church were called_______.

• humanists

• skeptics

• Protestants

• mendicants

What document, written by Luther, started the Reformation?

• Lutheran's protests

• Indulgences

• 93 Theses

• 95 Theses

The Reformation began as a way to change the ______ Church

• Protestant

• Catholic

• Calvinist

• Lutheran

Why were the Protestants upset with the Catholic Church? 2 answers

• the Lutherans took away Church members

• sale of indulgences

• the Church sent people to Italy

• the way the Church earned and spent money

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

• The Bible
• The printing press
• Church Hierarchy
• The Diet of Worms

In his attempt to reform the Catholic Church, what did Martin Luther do?

• Bought a certificate of indulgence to be pardoned.
• Helped Pope Leo X rebuild St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
• Prepared a list of 95 arguments against indulgences.
• Decided to become a lawyer.