Unit 6 Preview: Martin Luther

What prompted Martin Luther to vow to become a monk?

• A life-changing dream

• A discussion with a priest

• A promise to his father

• A near-death experience during a thunderstorm

What was Luther's main criticism of the church's practice of selling indulgences?

• It was too complicated for common people to understand

• It favored the rich over the poor

• It was not mentioned in the Bible

• It was a practice that only benefited the church's highest officials

Where did Luther post his 95 Theses?

• In a public square

• On the gates of the city

• On the door of the bishop's residence

• On the church door in Wittenberg

What was the outcome of Luther's trial in Worms?

• He was forgiven on the condition of public apology

• He was sentenced to life imprisonment

• He was declared an outlaw

• He was excommunicated

What significant action did Luther take while in hiding?

• He renounced all his previous criticisms of the church

• He translated the New Testament into German

• He started a new church

• He wrote another set of theses