Protestant Reformation Quiz

Who is considered the leader of the Protestant Reformation?

• Martin Luther

• John Calvin

• Henry VIII

• John Knox

What was the main document written by Martin Luther that criticized the Catholic Church?

• Paradise Lost

• The Canterbury Tales

• The Divine Comedy

• Ninety-Five Theses

What is the term for the religious movement that Martin Luther started?

• Protestant Reformation

• Lutheran Reformation

• Counter-Reformation

• Catholic Reformation

What were the pieces of paper sold by the Catholic Church that promised forgiveness for sins?

• penance

• sacraments

• indulgences

• communion

Which council was held by the Catholic Church to address the issues raised by the Protestant Reformation?

• Council of Chalcedon

• Council of Nicaea

• Council of Florence

• Council of Trent

What country was Martin Luther from?

• Italy

• Spain

• France

• Germany

How many theses did Martin Luther initially nail to the door of the church in Wittenberg?

• 100

• 95

• 75

• 50

What is the term for the branch of Christianity that developed as a result of the Protestant Reformation?

• Orthodoxy

• Catholicism

• Protestantism

• Lutheranism

What was the main goal of the Council of Trent?

• To promote the spread of Protestant teachings.

• To establish a new branch of Christianity.

• To negotiate peace treaties between Catholic and Protestant nations.

• To address the issues raised by the Protestant Reformation and reaffirm Catholic teachings and practices.

What was the Catholic Church's response to Martin Luther's criticisms?

• Support for Martin Luther

• Counter-Reformation

• Protestant Reformation

• Religious tolerance