Martin Luther Check for Understanding

What group dominated religious life in Northern & Western Europe?

• The Roman Catholic church

• The monarchy

• The Protestant Church

What piece of technology helped to spread ideas critical of the Church?

• The Printing Press

• The telegraph

• The telephone

Who challenged the Church as the supreme power in Europe?

• The Pope

• The Monarchs

• Nobles

• The Prime Minister

Which of the following was an economic cause of the Reformation? (There are multiple correct answers)

• European princes & kings were jealous of the Church's wealth.

• Merchants & others resented having to pay taxes to the Church.

• Some Church leaders had become worldly (secular) & corrupt

• Church officials were not abiding by the rules that they were forcing others to follow.

What document written by Martin Luther, began the Reformation.

• 95 Theses

• The 10 Commandments

• 95 Critiques of the Catholic Church.

• I got 95 problems but the pope ain't one.

What did the Catholic Church do that encouraged Martin Luther to write his 95 Theses?

• Sold indulgences, which was a pardon that released a sinner from performing the penalty a priest imposed for sins.

• Forced people to tithe above 10% of their income.

• Charged people to get into Church.

• Said that faith & good words would give you salvation.

Which event ended religious unity in Europe? 

• Crusades
• Renaissance
• Enlightenment 
• Reformation

Which of the following are key aspects of Martin Luther's teachings? (Multiple answers)

• Salvation comes by faith alone.

• Church teachings should be based on the Bible only.

• All people with faith are equal

• Salvation comes by faith and good deeds.

• Church teachings are based on the pope's interpretation of the Bible.

Martin Luther's followers called themselves ____________.

• Transformers

• Protestants

• Heretics

• Calvinists

Who posted the Ninety-Five Theses in 1517, challenging the Catholic Church's practice of selling indulgences?

• John Calvin

• Henry VIII

• Martin Luther

• Pope Leo X