Reformation in Europe Quiz

Who was Luther and what did he do?

• D. A musician who composed symphonies

• C. A religious reformer who initiated the Protestant Reformation

• B. A painter who created the Mona Lisa

• A. A scientist who discovered gravity

What angered Luther about the Church?

• A. The Church's support for education

• B. The Church's promotion of peace

• C. The Church's sale of indulgences

• D. The Church's charity work

What reforms did Luther propose?

• D. Forgiveness without buying indulgences

• A. Selling more indulgences

• C. Allowing priests to marry

• B. Building more churches

Why did Luther propose these reforms?

• A. To increase Church profits

• B. To gain political power

• C. To challenge corrupt practices

• D. To start a new religion

What is the printing press?

• A. A device for mass production of printed matter

• D. A type of transportation

• B. A musical instrument

• C. A type of food processor

Why was the printing press important to Europe in the 15th century?

• B. It initiated the birth of print media

• D. It increased military power

• A. It allowed for faster travel

• C. It improved agricultural practices

What did the priests teach Christians according to Luther?

• A. To spend money on indulgences

• B. To keep money for themselves

• C. To donate all their money to the Church

• D. To invest in businesses

What did Luther believe every Christian deserved?

• A. Punishment for their sins

• B. Benefits of belief in Jesus Christ and the Church

• C. Exile from the Church

• D. A life of luxury

What did Luther argue about the sale of indulgences?

• C. It helped the poor

• B. It was a corrupt practice

• D. It was a form of charity

• A. It was necessary for salvation

What did Luther's 95 Theses focus on?

• C. The need for reform in the Church

• A. The benefits of the Catholic Church

• D. The power of the Pope

• B. The importance of tradition