A Fun, Animated History of Martin Luther

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

• He became a monk.

• He nailed the 95 Theses to the church door.

• He was caught in a violent thunderstorm.

• He translated the New Testament into German.

To whom did Luther pray during the thunderstorm for protection?

• His parents

• Saint Peter

• Saint Anna

• God directly

What promise did Luther make if he survived the thunderstorm?

• To become a priest

• To write the 95 Theses

• To go on a pilgrimage

• To become a monk

What did Luther question about the church's practice regarding indulgences?

• The selling of indulgences for money

• The use of Latin in services

• The architectural design of churches

• The selection of popes

Where did Luther post his 95 Theses?

• In a public square in Rome

• On the door of the church in Wittenberg

• On his personal residence

• On the door of Wittenberg Castle

What was Luther's stance at the trial in Worms?

• He agreed to retract his statements.

• He declared he would leave Christianity.

• He asked for forgiveness from the church.

• He refused to recant his writings unless proven wrong by the Bible.

What did Luther do while in hiding at Wartburg Castle?

• He wrote the 95 Theses.

• He renounced his previous beliefs.

• He translated the New Testament into German.

• He started a new church.

What was one major outcome of Luther's actions and teachings?

• The unification of all Christian churches

• The establishment of the Protestant Church

• The resignation of the Pope

• The end of the selling of indulgences

Why did Luther want the Bible to be available in German?

• So that he could sell more copies.

• So that it would be easier to translate into other languages.

• So that people could read it in their own language.

• So that it could be taught in schools.

What was Martin Luther declared?

• Outlaw

• Gangsta

• Villain

• Heel