95 Theses reading Review Qs

What did the "95 Theses" primarily criticize?

• The translation of the Bible into local languages.
• Martin Luther's teachings.
• The practices of European monarchs.
• The selling of indulgences by the Church.

What was an indulgence in the context of the Church in the 16th century?

• A type of prayer.
• A certificate to reduce time in heaven.
• A certificate to reduce time in purgatory.
• A type of religious song.

What did Luther believe about salvation?

• It could be bought with money.
• It was determined by the Pope.
• It was a free gift from God attained through faith alone.
• It was based on one's deeds and actions.

According to the 95 Theses, who had the authority to forgive sins?

• The Pope.
• The Church clergy.
• The local priest.
• Only God

What did Luther emphasize about the Bible?

• It should be restricted to the clergy.
• It should be read and interpreted by individuals.
• It was less important than Church teachings.
• It was outdated and needed revisions.

Before Luther's influence, in which language was the Bible primarily written?

• German.
• French.
• English.
• Latin.

The Protestant Reformation resulted in:

• Strengthening the Catholic Church's control in Europe.
• The formation of various Protestant denominations.
• The translation of the Bible into Latin.
• The end of the sale of indulgences.

What was groundbreaking about Luther's call regarding the Bible?

• The printing of the Bible in larger sizes.
• The translation of the Bible into all European languages.
• Making the Bible accessible in local languages.
• The use of the Bible in regular church services.

What did the 95 Theses encourage people to do regarding Church teachings?

• Accept them without question.
• Ignore them.
• Think critically about them.
• Promote them to others.

The 95 Theses laid the foundation for:

• The Catholic Church's modern practices.
• The teachings of Martin Luther.
• The Christian denominations existing today.
• The spread of Christianity to other continents.