Reformation and Upheaval

Fill in the blank: The Reformation was led by ______.

• A) Martin Luther

• B) John Calvin

• C) Henry VIII

• D) Ignatius of Loyola

What was one of the social effects of the Reformation?

• Increased literacy

• Decreased trade

• More wars

• Less religious diversity

What was one criticism of the Catholic Church during the Reformation?

• Well-educated priests

• Corrupt leaders and extravagant popes

• Support for secularism

• Reduction in church taxes

Rulers challenged the ______ power during the Reformation.

• king's

• church's

• merchant's

• secular

Desiderius Erasmus and Thomas More were vocal critics of the ______.

• Bible

• Church

• Monarchy

• Nobility

In what year did Luther post his 95 Theses attacking 'pardon-merchants'?

• 1515

• 1516

• 1517

• 1518

Luther's theses circulated throughout which country?

• France

• Italy

• Germany

• Spain

What was the main reason Charles V failed to return rebellious princes to the Catholic Church?

• Lack of military power

• Peace of Augsburg

• Support from the Pope

• Economic issues

Which religious group did Luther and his followers form?

• Lutherans

• Calvinists

• Anglicans

• Baptists

The Peace of Augsburg allowed each prince to decide the religion of his ________.

• family

• state

• church

• army