Protestant Reformation

Fill in the blank. Luther believed that ________________ was how people would end up in heaven.

• faith
• indulgences
• good deeds
• going to church

What historical invention allowed Reformers like Martin Luther to reach a large audience and challenge the Church?

• train
• plane
• internet
• printing press

A time of religious reform and protest towards the Catholic Church in Europe is called what?

• Reformation
• Renaissance
• Inquisitions
• Counter-Reformation

What were Indulgences?

• Prayers performed after eating to much food

• Leaders within the Catholic Church

• Pardons for sins sold by the Catholic Church

• Positions within the Catholic Church sold to the highest bidder

How did the invention of the printing press help the Reformation?

• Bibles printed allowed more people to read them.

• People could read translations of the Bible in their language.

• It allowed reformers to spread their ideas.

• All of the Above

Why did the Reformation begin?

• Luther wanted to start a new religion.

• The Church was poor and needed a new leader.

• Calvin wanted to head the Church.

• There were abuses in the Church that needed changing.