Reformation Readings Quiz

What significant theological concept did John Hus challenge in his preaching and writings, similar to John Wycliffe?

• Transsubstantiation

• Baptism

• Purgatory

• Forgiveness of sins

Who wrote the 95 Theses?

• John Wycliffe

• Martin Luther

• John Hus

• John Tetzel

What was Wycliffe’s reasoning for speaking out against the church?

• He wanted to tell people the truth and relieve the church of its idolatry, especially surrounding communion.

• He wanted people to hear the teachings of the bishops and then repent.

• People weren’t listening to the 95 theses so he wanted to make them listen.

• He was actually very loyal to the papacy.

John Hus wanted peace among the people and for them to love one another. John Wycliffe inspired him to write letters about God and spread the gospel. After he died, a statue was made for him with a famous quote that was later summarized as something else. What was the original quote, and what was the summarized version?

• “Love each other and wish the truth to everyone!” - “No truth = no love”

• “Believe the truth, and it will set you free.” - “The Truth prevails!”

• 1. “Love each other and wish the truth to everyone.” - “The truth prevails!”

What is Simony?

• The process of turning water and bread into Jesus's flesh

• Buying a church position

• What Luther nailed to the door of the catholic church

• The religious followers of Simon Peter

 Why was Luther's 21st thesis controversial?

• 1. It contradicted the idea that Papal indulgences paid off sins

• 1. It denied the idea that the Bible was true

• 1. It claimed that there was only one God

• 1. It said that priest should not have authority in the church

Luther taught whoever gives to the needy does a better deed than those who buy indulgences.

• True

• False

What was John Hus’ most influential writing? 

• 1. De Ecclesia

• 1. On Simony 

• The Daughter  

What were the four main reasons for the reformation?​ ​ ​ ​ ​

(a)   ​ ​ (b)   ​ ​ (c)   ​ (d)  

• Corruption of the Catholic Church
• Increased use of the vulgate, or vernacular.
• Threat of the Ottoman Empire
• Economic pressure from emerging middle class
• Difficulties in administering the Catholic Church
• The discovery of the New World
• Services held in Latin
• Adherence to the Council of Trent