Why did the Protestant Reformation Happen?

Who is widely known for the publication of the 95 Theses?

• Martin Luther

• John Calvin

• Henry VIII

• Johann Tetzel

What was the main purpose of Martin Luther's 95 Theses?

• To inspire a debate about indulgences

• To start a war

• To become Pope

• To split the Catholic Church

In what year is the start of the Protestant Reformation commonly viewed?

• 1545

• 1534

• 1517

• 1492

Which country did not have a main Reformation movement in the 16th century?

• Germany

• Switzerland

• England

• France

What did Johann Tetzel preach that sins could be forgiven by?

• Purchase of a letter of indulgence

• Good deeds

• Prayer alone

• Confession

What did Martin Luther come to believe about salvation?

• It was earned through good works

• It was a gift from the Pope

• It could be bought with money

• It was an act of God's forgiving grace

Who began a Reformation movement in Switzerland around 1522?

• John Knox

• William Farel

• Huldrych Zwingli

• Pope Clement VII

What was the main reason for King Henry VIII's Reformation in England?

• He wanted to establish a new church

• The Pope denied his request for an annulment

• He was excommunicated by the Pope

• He wanted to translate the Bible

What did the Council of Trent confirm as the foundation of the Catholic faith?

• The authority of the Pope

• The 95 Theses

• The Creed of Nicaea and Constantinople

• The teachings of Martin Luther

Which war is said to have potentially wiped out 40 to 60 percent of the population in modern-day Germany?

• The Scottish Jacobite Rising

• The French Wars of Religion

• The Dutch Revolt

• The 30 Years' War