Unit 9.7: Renaissance & Reformation

Which German priest started the Reformation?

• John Calvin
• Henry VIII
• Pope Paul III
• Martin Luther

Luther's criticism of the Catholic Church was called what?

• Criticism of the Catholic Church
• 95 Theses
• 101 Problems with Catholics
• Chicken Soup for the Catholic Soul

People who followed Luther were called Lutherans or _____________.

• Reformers
• Protestants
• Huguenots
• Calvinists

Which of the following best helped Martin Luther's ideas reach other parts of Europe? 

• The Bible
• The printing press
• Church Hierarchy
• The Diet of Worms

In his attempt to reform the Catholic Church, what did Martin Luther do?

• Bought a certificate of indulgence to be pardoned.
• Helped Pope Leo X rebuild St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
• Prepared a list of 95 arguments against indulgences.
• Decided to become a lawyer. 

Martin Luther's main complaint was against what?

• Inquisitions
• Indulgences
• The Bible
• Ice Cream

What historical invention allowed Reformers like Martin Luther to reach a large audience and challenge the Church?

• train
• plane
• internet
• printing press

T or F: Protestants and Catholics are both Christians.

• True
• False

What is excommunication?

• You are kicked out of the church for life and won't go to heaven.
• You are put on trial, tortured, and given a choice to convert or die.
• You can pay money to have your sins forgiven: ticket to heaven.
• You are brought up on criminal charges, accusing you of going against approved teachings/beliefs.

Why did Luther disagree with the selling of indulgences?

• He believed they should cost more.

• He believed people had to work to earn salvation.

• He believed salvation was a gift of grace.

• He believed his 95 Theses could get people to Heaven.