Protestant Reformation Quiz

What was the reform movement in the 1500s that shattered Christian unity in Europe?

• The Renaissance

• The Catholic Reformation

• The Protestant Reformation

• The Counter Reformation

What were some of the abuses in the Roman Catholic Church during the late Middle Ages?

• Popes competing for political power

• Fighting wars to protect Church lands

• Increasing fees for religious services

• All of the above

What were indulgences and why were they controversial?

• Obtained in exchange for a money gift to the Church

• Controversial because they were seen as a way to buy forgiveness

• Pardons for sins granted by the Church

• All of the above

Who triggered the Protestant Reformation by posting the 95 Theses?

• Pope Paul III

• John Calvin

• Johann Tetzel

• Martin Luther

What incident prompted Martin Luther to take action against the Church?

• The sale of indulgences by Johann Tetzel

• The corruption and worldliness of the Church

• The posting of the 95 Theses

• The election of Pope Leo X

What did Martin Luther argue in his 95 Theses?

• Indulgences had no basis in the Bible

• The pope had no authority to release souls from purgatory

• All of the above

• Christians could be saved only through faith

What was the outcome of the meeting called The Council of Trent?

• Reaffirmation of traditional Catholic views

• Stiff penalties for worldliness and corruption among the clergy

• Establishment of new schools to educate the clergy

• All of the above

Who was the leader of the Catholic (Counter) Reformation?

• Johann Tetzel

• John Calvin

• Pope Paul III

• Martin Luther

What did John Calvin preach about salvation?

• Salvation is gained through a combination of faith and good works

• Salvation is gained through good works

• Salvation is predetermined by God

• Salvation is gained through faith alone

What did Martin Luther believe about the Bible?

• It is the sole source of religious truth

• Other traditional authorities are also sources of religious truth

• It is not necessary for salvation

• It should only be read by the clergy