The Transformation of Western Europe

What was the main reason Martin Luther wrote the 95 Theses?

• To become famous

• To challenge the teachings of the Catholic Church

• To start a new religion

• To support the sale of indulgences

In what year did Martin Luther nail his 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Castle church?

• 1417

• 1517

• 1617

• 1717

John Calvin is best known for his teachings on:

• The importance of church rituals

• The infallibility of the Pope

• Predestination and the sovereignty of God in salvation

• The necessity of confession to a priest

What was one of the main goals of the Counter-Reformation?

• To spread Protestantism further into Europe

• To reconcile with Martin Luther and his followers

• To make the Catholic Church more transparent and accessible

• To reform the Church from within and counter the Protestant Reformation

Which council was a significant part of the Counter-Reformation, aiming to address issues at the heart of the Protestant Reformation?

• The Council of Trent

• The First Vatican Council

• The Council of Nicaea

• The Council of Constance

What does "Renaissance" mean?

• Reconvert

• Rebirth

• Re-examine

• Review

Who painted the Mona Lisa?

• Michelangelo

• Donatello

• Jan Van Eyck

• Leonardo da Vinci

Where did the Renaissance begin?

• England

• Norway

• Italy

• Spain

Who is considered the father of humanism?

• Erasmus

• Sir Thomas More

• Petrarch

• Machiavelli

Who were the main Patron class family in Italy? (First mafia family)

• Barrone

• Medici

• da Vinci

• Marietta