Understanding the Protestant Reformation

What philosophy rose during the Renaissance, influencing the Reformation?

• Stoicism

• Rationalism

• Existentialism

• Humanism

What century did the Protestant Reformation occur?

• 16th century

• 18th century

• 15th century

• 17th century

What did Luther argue was the ultimate spiritual authority?

• The Pope

• The Bible

• Church councils

• The monarch

What did Martin Luther criticize the Church for selling?

• Land

• Indulgences

• Titles

• Holy relics

Who was a major figure in starting the Protestant Reformation?

• Pope Leo X

• Martin Luther

• Henry VIII

• John Calvin

Who was excommunicated by the Church in 1521?

• Martin Luther

• John Wycliffe

• Erasmus

• Jan Hus

What technology helped spread Reformation ideas across Europe?

• The steam engine

• The telescope

• The printing press

• The compass

What was one major outcome of the Protestant Reformation?

• The creation of Protestant denominations

• The unification of Christian churches

• The end of the Holy Roman Empire

• The establishment of the Church of England

What language were the Bible texts translated into from Latin?

• Russian, Polish, and Swedish

• Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic

• German, English, and French

• Spanish, Italian, and Dutch

How did the Reformation impact the common people?

• It empowered them to question authority

• It reduced their political power

• It led to increased taxes

• It restricted their access to education