The Reformation: Ch. 4, Lesson 6

Why did Martin Luther write the Ninety-Five Theses?

• To protest against the sale of indulgences and challenge the Pope's authority.
• To start a war
• To support the Pope's authority
• To promote the sale of indulgences

Luther's views became more popular and he wrote more essays. Why did Luther write more essays?

• He wanted to impress the king
• To practice his handwriting skills
• He felt encouraged after his Ninety-Five Theses were published and widely distributed. He wanted to speak out more openly about the importance of faith.

• To win a bet with a friend

In 1518 CE (AD), the pope summoned Luther to Rome. the pope also wrote a letter to Frederick 111 urging him to turn Luther over to Church officials. Why did the Pope summon Luther to Rome?

• To plan a joint mission trip to spread Christianity
• To address Luther's criticisms of the Church

• To discuss a potential alliance with the Protestant movement
• To offer him a promotion within the Church

Frederick sent Luther to southern Germany for trial; Luther refused to recant. Why did Frederick send Luther to trial in southern Germany?

• To make sure that Luther was treated fairly.

• To provide Luther with a change of scenery
• To expose Luther to a different cultural environment
• To seek advice from local religious leaders

Why did the pope issue a papal bull calling Luther a heretic?

• Luther refused to recant his beliefs
• The pope wanted to assert his authority
• Luther challenged the pope to a debate
• Luther refused to stop committing heresy. He would not back down.

Why did Luther burn the papal bull?

• As a form of art
• To keep warm during the winter
• To cook food
• To symbolize his rejection of the Pope's authority and the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Why did the pope excommunicate Martin Luther?

• Luther became a pirate
• Luther challenged the pope to a duel
• Luther stole from the Vatican
• Luther refused to recant his teachings

Why did Luther refuse to recant?

• He wanted to cause chaos
• He was bribed by the church
• He believed his teachings were based on the Bible and the truth, and he could not go against his conscience.
• He was seeking attention

Why did Frederick organize a fake kidnapping of Martin Luther?

• He did not believe that Luther was guilty of a crime that warranted death.

• To start a war with the neighboring kingdom
• To prove his loyalty to the king
• To test Martin Luther's loyalty to him

Why did Martin Luther translate the New Testament into German?

• To make the Bible more accessible to the common people.
• To hide secret messages
• To impress the Pope
• To learn a new language