The Counter-Reformation

What was the Catholic Church's response to the Protestant challenge known as?

• The Reformation

• The Counter-Reformation

• The Renaissance

• The Enlightenment

In what year did the Catholic Church begin a series of meetings in the Italian city of Trent?

• 1545

• 1521

• 1600

• 1492

Ignatius Loyola played a significant role in the Counter-Reformation. What was his contribution?

• He founded the Jesuit order.

• He led the Council of Trent.

• He wrote the Ninety-Five Theses.

• He was a key figure in the Spanish Inquisition.

What was reaffirmed by the Council of Trent regarding salvation?

• Faith alone

• Faith and works

• Works alone

• Scripture alone

True or False: The authority of the Pope was reaffirmed by the Council of Trent.

• True

• False

What was abolished to discourage nepotism in Church appointments?

• Simony

• Pluralism

• Lay investiture

• Nepotism

What reforms were established concerning the education and moral conduct of priests, monks, and nuns?

• Reforms focused on stricter educational requirements and moral conduct guidelines.

• Reforms abolished all educational requirements for clergy.

• Reforms allowed priests, monks, and nuns to marry.

• Reforms focused solely on financial management of religious institutions.

What was the purpose of reviving the Inquisition (Church Court)?

• To promote religious tolerance

• To suppress heresy and enforce religious orthodoxy

• To encourage scientific exploration

• To establish new religious doctrines

What was the main goal of the Catholic Counter-Reformation?

• To start a new religion

• To respond to Protestantism and revitalize the Catholic Church

• To join forces with Protestantism

• To ignore the challenges posed by Protestantism

What significant event did the Council of Trent mark in the Catholic Church?

• The beginning of Protestantism

• The end of the Catholic Church

• A major reform in response to Protestantism

• The start of the Renaissance