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What were indulgences?

• A type of religious holiday

• Positions in the Church given to nobles

• Certificates sold by the Church that claimed to forgive sins

• Books banned by the Catholic Church

Who was known for selling indulgences to raise money for St. Peter’s Basilica?

• Martin Luther

• John Wycliffe

• Johann Tetzel

• Jan Hus

What did John Wycliffe and Jan Hus argue was the most important source of religious authority?

• The decisions of popes

• Church tradition

• The Bible

• Religious ceremonies

What was Martin Luther's 95 Theses?

• A peace treaty between Catholics and Protestants

• A list of Catholic doctrines he supported

• A document listing criticisms of the Catholic Church

• A guide to joining the priesthood

What helped Martin Luther’s ideas spread quickly across Europe?

• Radio broadcasts

• Pilgrimages

• The printing press

• Church sermons

What was one key decision made by the Council of Trent?

• Accepting all Protestant beliefs

• Abolishing the Catholic Church

• Reaffirming the pope’s authority and ending the sale of indulgences

• Appointing Martin Luther as a bishop

Who were the Jesuits?

• Protestant reformers in France

• A Catholic group focused on education and spreading faith

• Scientists who challenged the Church

• Authors of the Index of Forbidden Books

What was the Inquisition?

• A war between Catholics and Protestants

• A Catholic court used to punish heresy

• A religious celebration

• A new Protestant church

What was the result of the Thirty Years War?

• The Catholic Church gained more power

• The Holy Roman Empire became the most powerful nation

• France became Europe’s dominant power and religious tolerance increased

• Protestantism was completely outlawed in Europe

What did the Peace of Westphalia establish?

• The banning of all Protestant religions

• The pope’s control over all European kings

• The right of rulers to choose the religion of their own country

• That only the Bible could be printed in Latin