Fun, Animated History of Martin Luther

What event at the age of 21 profoundly affected Martin Luther's life?

• He became a monk.

• He translated the New Testament into German.

• He was caught in a violent thunderstorm.

• He wrote the 95 Theses.

To whom did Luther pray during the thunderstorm for protection?

• Saint Anna

• Saint Peter

• His parents

• God directly

What promise did Luther make if he survived the thunderstorm?

• To write a book

• To become a monk

• To become a priest

• To go on a pilgrimage

What did Luther question about the church's practice?

• The choice of popes

• The sale of indulgences

• The design of churches

• The language of the mass

Where did Luther nail his 95 Theses?

• His home's front door

• A public marketplace

• The Vatican

• The church door in Wittenberg

What was Luther declared after he refused to recant his writings?

• A hero

• A bishop

• An outlaw

• A saint

Where did Luther hide after being declared an outlaw?

• In a monastery

• In Elector Frederick's castle

• In the Vatican

• Underground

Into what language did Luther translate the New Testament?

• English

• French

• German

• Italian

What major religious split was Luther's actions a key factor in causing?

• The split between the Catholic Church and the Protestant Church

• The split between Sunni and Shia Islam

• The split between Reform Judaism and Orthodox Judaism

• The split between the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches