Protestant Reformation

What institution held the majority of power in Europe before the reformation?

• The Kings

• The Catholic Church

• The Muslims

• The French

Answer explanation

By the 1500s, the Roman Catholic Church was very wealthy and powerful

The Roman Catholic Church owned approximately 1/3 of all the land in Europe

True or False: The Pope could excommunicate entire countries

• True

• False

What is an Indulgence?

• another word for the Bible

• a written document for heretics

• Pardons for sins

Answer explanation

The Roman Catholic Church sold indulgences (pardons for sins committed during a person’s lifetime)

This meant that people who bought indulgences paid for forgiveness, thus making it possible for them to go to heaven

What is a Heretic?

• Someone who opposed the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church

• Someone who would copy and sell Bibles

• Someone who supported the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church

• Someone who worshipped Jesus and supported his teachings

Who was Martin Luther?

• a French pianist

• an English philosopher

• a German monk

• a Spanish bishop

Answer explanation

Martin Luther was a German monk who became angered by priests selling indulgences

What were Martin Luther's 95 Theses against?

• The King's outrageous taxes

• The Catholic Church selling indulgences

• The excommunication of his mother

• They were not against anything, they were in favor of the Church

What did Martin Luther do with his 95 Theses?

• Mailed it to the Pope

• He wrote in the local newspaper

• He verbally told everyone

• He nailed it to the Church door

According to Martin Luther, how does someone achieve salvation?

• Through sacraments like prayer and ceremonies

• Through the Pope and the Catholic Priests

• Through indulgences

• Through faith alone

True or False: Many people around Europe supported the Protestant Reformation

• False

• True

Answer explanation

People supported the Protestant movement for different reasons:

Some saw it as the answer to the corruption of the Roman Catholic Church

What idea did John Calvin introduce & believe in?

• Indulgences (pardons for sins)

• Saved by faith alone

• Predestination (God decides who is saved)