Reformation '25 Quiz

What major religious event in the 16th century led to the formation of various Protestant denominations?

• The Great Schism

• The Reformation

• The Crusades

• The Renaissance

Which of the following is NOT a Protestant denomination that emerged after the Reformation?

• Lutheranism

• Calvinism

• Roman Catholicism

• Anglicanism

What does the term "indulgences" refer to in the context of the church?

• A form of prayer

• A type of church service

• A release from punishment for sin in exchange for money or labor

• A religious holiday

What is "simony" in the context of the church?

• A type of hymn

• Buying a church position

• A religious festival

• A form of charity

What does "broken vows" refer to in the weakening of the church?

• Church officials keeping their promises

• Church officials breaking their promises

• Church officials writing new vows

• Church officials creating new traditions

What was one method used by the Church that contributed to its weakening?

• Offering free relics

• Charging parishioners to view relics

• Reducing taxes

• Providing free education

What is tithing in the context of the Church?

• A form of prayer

• A type of relic

• A form of taxing

• A religious festival

What was the Pope's response to King Philip's actions?

• The Pope supported the king.

• The Pope threatened the king.

• The Pope ignored the king.

• The Pope allied with the king.

What drastic action did King Philip take against the Pope?

• He exiled the Pope.

• He kidnapped the Pope.

• He crowned the Pope.

• He pardoned the Pope.

Who was John Wycliffe angry about?

• Taxes

• Indulgences

• Laws

• Wars