Church Corruption

Which contributed to the weakening of the Catholic Church?

• corruption in the Church

• monarchs acquiring new land

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

• Martin Luther

• John Wycliffe

• Desiderius Erasmus

• John Calvin

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

• annulment

• indulgence

• anabaptist

• clergy

The practice of selling indulgences troubled many Catholics because the practice made it seem like

• the Church was in economic trouble.

• the government had lost its authority.

• anyone could buy a leadership position.

• people could buy forgiveness for sins.

What famous document did Martin Luther nail to a church door?

• a challenge for a Church official to debate him

• a list of arguments against abuses by the Church

• an order for the peasants to go back to their fields

• a statement that he was going to start his own church

M. Luther's intent in posting his theses was:

• To start his own religion

• To start a political revolution

• To force the Church to excommunicate him

• To reform the Catholic Church

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

• They protested against Luther.

• They protested against the Catholic Church.

• They accepted all Catholic teachings.

• They all wrote the Bible into German.

What was one of the main criticisms of the Catholic Church that led to the Reformation?

• A) The Church's support for scientific discoveries

• B) The Church's involvement in political affairs

• C) The Church's practice of selling indulgences

• D) The Church's promotion of education

Who was a key figure in challenging the corruption of the Catholic Church during the Reformation?

• A) John Calvin

• B) Martin Luther

• C) Henry VIII

• D) Ignatius of Loyola

What was the purpose of the Council of Trent?

• A) To establish new doctrines for the Protestant Church

• B) To address corruption and reform the Catholic Church

• C) To support the sale of indulgences

• D) To promote the teachings of Martin Luther