The Reformation

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The ______________________ was a 16th Century movement to reform the Catholic Church. It led to the formation of new protestant churches.

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Reformation

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What German monk led the Reformation with the posting of The Ninety-Five Theses?

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Martin Luther

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In order to raise funds, the churches began selling ___________________ - a pardon (or forgiveness) of a sin.

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indulgence

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reform

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to change

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What event is considered the beginning of the Protestant Reformation?

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Martin Luther posting the 95 Theses

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Why were people who sided with Luther and the other reformers called Protestants?

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They protested against the Catholic Church.

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How did Martin Luther say people could get to heaven?

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by believing in God and following the Bible

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Which of the following was NOT a teaching of Martin Luther?

• Anyone could have a direct relationship with God.
• Indulgences are legal.
• People should base their beliefs on the Bible.
• People do not need priests to talk to God.

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Indulgences are legal.

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Which helped spread Protestantism? scribes hand copying the Bible, movable type printing press

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movable type printing press

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Beliefs that go against official church teachings

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heresy