Protestant Reformation Test

What was the first full-sized book Gutenberg printed?

• Utopia
• Romeo and Juliet
• the Bible
• The Prince

Martin Luther protested the Catholic Church by doing what?

• Creating a new church called the Martinian Church.
• Boycotting all church services.
• Nailing the 95 Theses to his church door.
• Mailing letters to the Pope.

Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences. What was that practice?

• Clergy members bought them to get higher offices.
• Selling pardons or forgiveness for sins.
• It allowed people to practice any religion.
• Indulgences permitted priests to marry and have children.

What was one of John Calvin's major teachings?

• humanism
• adult baptism
• indulgences
• predestination

Who declared himself the head of the English Church?

• Henry VIII
• John Knox
• Martin Luther
• Emperor Charles V

The Council of Trent agreed that

• Christians need only faith for salvation.
• the Church's interpretation of the Bible is final.
• priests cannot pardon sinners for committing sins.
• the Bible is the only authority for guiding Christian life.

What was an important effect of the invention of the printing press?

• Gutenberg used his wealth from the invention to support artists.
• It led to the development of public libraries.
• It led to a renewed study of Latin and Greek.
• It increased literacy and the use of the vernacular.

Which of the following was a major reason for the Reformation?

• European merchants resented paying taxes to the Church in Rome.
• The Church was threatening to excommunicate the king of France.
• The pope in Rome insisted on speaking only Latin.
• Martin Luther said he could interpret the Bible better than the Pope.

What was the main purpose of the 95 Theses written by Martin Luther?

• To support the sale of indulgences

• To propose a new religious doctrine

• To criticize the Catholic Church's practices

• To praise the Pope's leadership

Which invention played a crucial role in spreading Reformation ideas?

• The telescope

• The printing press

• The steam engine

• The compass