Exploring the Impact of Martin Luther and the Reformation

The video explores Martin Luther's transformative experience during a thunderstorm, leading to his vow to become a monk. It highlights his critique of the church's sale of indulgences, resulting in the 95 Theses. Luther's trial and refusal to recant his beliefs lead to his outlaw status. While hiding, he translates the New Testament into German, allowing people to read the Bible independently. His actions spark significant religious reform, ultimately splitting the church into Catholic and Protestant branches.

What event caused Martin Luther to vow to become a monk?

• A visit to Rome

• A severe illness

• A thunderstorm

• Reading the Bible

What was Luther's main concern with the church's practice of selling indulgences?

• The cost was too high

• It was not mentioned in the Bible

• It favored the rich over the poor

• The indulgences were written in Latin

What did Luther do with his 95 Theses?

• Published them in a newspaper

• Burned them in public

• Nailed them to a church door

• Sent them to the Pope

Why was Luther declared an outlaw?

• For starting a rebellion

• For translating the Bible

• For refusing to recant his teachings

• For leaving the monastery

Why did Luther want the Bible in the vernacular language?

• To make it easier to sell

• So people could interpret it themselves

• To challenge the Pope's authority

• For academic study

Into which language did Luther translate the New Testament?

• French

• German

• Dutch

• English

What did Luther's translation of the Bible promote?

• The end of the church's power

• The unification of all Christian denominations

• Personal interpretation of the scriptures

• Increased literacy

What was one consequence of Luther's teachings?

• The church was divided into Catholic and Protestant

• Luther was made a saint

• People stopped going to church

• The church began to sell more indulgences