The Reformation Quiz

What was one of the main causes of resentment towards the Catholic Church in Germany?

• The Church's promotion of literacy

• The Church's opposition to the Renaissance

• The Church's support for Martin Luther

• The Church's wealth and land ownership

What was Martin Luther's belief regarding salvation?

• Justification by the Pope's decree

• Justification by Faith Alone

• Salvation through indulgences

• Salvation through good works

What was Martin Luther hoping to achieve when he nailed his Theses to the church door in 1517? Give reasons for your answer.

What was the outcome of the Diet of Worms in 1521?

• Luther was declared a saint

• Luther was excommunicated

• Luther was made a bishop

• Luther was declared an outlaw

What was John Calvin's belief about predestination?

• Predestination is a myth

• The 'elect' are chosen by God to be saved

• The Pope decides who is saved

• Everyone is predestined to be saved

What was the main reason Henry VIII broke away from the Catholic Church?

• To avoid paying taxes to Rome

• To promote Protestantism

• To gain a male heir

• To support Martin Luther

What was the Act of Supremacy?

• An act that made Henry VIII head of the Church of England

• An act that declared war on France

• An act that abolished the monarchy

• An act that supported the Pope's authority

What was the purpose of the Council of Trent?

• To support Martin Luther's ideas

• To reform the Catholic Church

• To establish a new Protestant church

• To declare war on Protestantism

Which religious order was founded by Ignatius Loyola?

• The Jesuits

• The Franciscans

• The Dominicans

• The Benedictines

What was a significant consequence of the Reformation?

• The increase in power of local princes and kings

• The end of religious wars in Europe

• The decline of literacy

• The unification of Europe under one religion