15.4 Review

What were the 95 Theses?

• a translation of the New Testament into English by William Tyndale
• an argument by Martin Luther challenging the authority of the Catholic Church
• a decree issues by the Diet of Worms that declared Martin Luther an outlaw
• a book written by John Calvin that set out the basic ideas of the Protestant faith

What statement best sums up John Calvin's doctrine of predestination?

• The Bible is the sole source of religious truth.
• God decided long ago who would gain salvation.
• Salvation depends on faith rather than good works.
• Only a priest can perform the seven sacraments.

What was the purpose of the Council of Trent?

• to punish heretics and non-believers
• to put Martin Luther on trial for attacking the Church
• to persecute Jews and force them to live in ghettos
• to reform the Catholic Church from within

What was the original goal of the leaders of the Reformation?

• to found new Protestant churches
• to defend and spread Church teachings throughout the world
• to create a theocracy based on Christian teachings.
• to fix corruption and problems in the Catholic Church.

John Calvin set up a theocracy, a government that is ruled by

• a monarch
• the Pope.
• religious leaders.
• elected representatives.

Which of the following statements about salvation represents a belief of John Calvin but not of Martin Luther?

• Salvation is determined by faith alone.
• God predetermines who will be saved.
• Following the seven sacraments can lead to salvation.
• A person can achieve salvation by performing good works.

What was the chief goal of Jesuits during the Counter-Reformation?

• to defend past actions of the Catholic Church
• to create a new Church
• to reform the Catholic Church.
• to start the Inquisition.

One of the Catholic Church's goals in holding the Council of Trent was to

• halt the growing power of the Jesuits.
• increase the number of Catholic priests.
• proclaim that faith alone was needed to win salvation.
• stop the spread of Protestant ideas.

Why is William Tyndale an important figure in Reformation history?

• He encouraged Martin Luther to post the 95 Theses.
• He first developed the concept of predestination.
• His translation allowed people to read the Bible in English.
• His writing of the 'City of God' influenced John Calvin.

Which of the following was a key difference between the beliefs of Martin Luther and the Catholic Church during the Reformation?

• The importance of the Bible as the sole source of religious truth.

• The authority of the Pope over the Church.

• The role of saints in the path to salvation.

• The necessity of indulgences for salvation.