Medieval Europe - The Reformation - Elias Dodds

TRUE or FALSE? In medieval times, most people couldn't read or write.

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• False

TRUE or FALSE? During the medieval period, most people felt confident to challenge the teachings of the Church.

• True

• False

Which punishment did the Church administer to those who disobeyed their teachings?

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Categorise the following according to whether they represent real or fake criticisms of the medieval Church.

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(a) REAL criticisms of the Church

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(b) FAKE criticisms of the Church

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What was an "indulgence"?

• A medieval chocolate bar

• A document that allegedly guaranteed freedom from punishment for sin

• A holiday destination

• A role within the Church

Which natural disaster prompted Martin Luther to commit to becoming a monk?

• A volcanic eruption

• A tidal wave

• A thunderstorm

• An earthquake

When ​ (a)   studied the ​ (b)   , he realised that people are NOT saved by purchasing an indulgence, or by following the teachings of the ​ (c)   . Salvation is only through ​ (d)   in ​ (e)   .

• Martin Luther
• Bible
• Church
• faith
• Jesus Christ
• the Pope

How did Martin Luther share his thoughts about the Church with others?

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TRUE or FALSE? Church leaders were so enraged at Luther's rebellion that they excommunicated him from the Church.

• True

• False

TRUE or FALSE? Luther's followers were called Protestants because they protested against the Catholic Church.

• True

• False