Quiz on Reformation and Global Age

What was one of the main causes of the Protestant Reformation?

• The invention of the printing press

• The sale of indulgences by the Catholic Church

• The discovery of the New World

• The fall of Constantinople

Who is considered the primary figure in initiating the Protestant Reformation?

• John Calvin

• Martin Luther

• Henry VIII

• Ulrich Zwingli

Which of the following was a significant impact of the Reformation on European society?

• The unification of all European countries under one religion

• The increase in religious tolerance across Europe

• The division of Christianity into different denominations

• The end of religious conflicts in Europe

What was the primary motivation for European exploration during the Global Age?

• To spread democracy

• To find new trade routes and resources

• To escape religious persecution

• To establish new universities

How did the Reformation contribute to cultural changes in Europe?

• It led to the decline of the arts

• It encouraged the translation of the Bible into vernacular languages

• It resulted in the destruction of all religious art

• It promoted the exclusive use of Latin in literature

Identify the main reason for the English Reformation.

• The desire for religious freedom

• The political and personal motives of King Henry VIII

• The influence of Martin Luther

• The need to end the Thirty Years' War

Which of the following best describes the Counter-Reformation?

• A movement to spread Protestantism

• The Catholic Church's response to the Protestant Reformation

• A campaign to end all religious wars

• A movement to establish a new world religion

What role did the printing press play in the Reformation?

• It allowed for the rapid spread of Reformation ideas

• It was used to print indulgences

• It was banned by the Catholic Church

• It was invented by Martin Luther

Protestant Reformation

• Before 1200
• 1200-1450
• 1450-1750
• 1750-1900
• 1900-Present

The Columbian Exchange was

• Used prior to slaves; had to work for 5-7 years before being free.

• The exchange of goods between the New World and the Old World

• The most famous leg

• Important trading route