IZZ 17-3 The Reformation Begins

What is the definition of "Reformation" according to the key terms?

• A time when people tried to change the Catholic Church and many new Christian churches started.

• A belief that the outcome of your life is already planned.

• A pardon or forgiveness from the Church for a person’s sins.

• The study of questions about God.

Answer explanation

The correct choice defines the Reformation as a period of attempts to reform the Catholic Church, leading to the emergence of new Christian denominations, which captures the essence of this significant historical movement.

Which of the following is NOT a key term listed in the document?

• Humanism

• Reformation

• Indulgence

• Denomination

Answer explanation

Humanism is not a key term listed in the document, while Reformation, Indulgence, and Denomination are. Therefore, Humanism is the correct answer as it does not belong to the specified terms.

Why did Erasmus want the Bible to be written in the vernacular?

• So everyone could read it

• To make it more expensive

• To keep it secret

• To make it shorter

Answer explanation

Erasmus wanted the Bible in the vernacular so everyone could read it, promoting accessibility and understanding of religious texts, rather than keeping it secret or making it more expensive.

Who was the English priest in the 1370s that challenged the pope’s power before Martin Luther?

• John Wycliffe

• Martin Luther

• John Calvin

• Henry VIII

Answer explanation

John Wycliffe was an English priest in the 1370s who criticized the Church and challenged the pope's authority, laying the groundwork for later reformers like Martin Luther.

What event caused Luther to decide to become a monk?

• Being knocked to the ground by lightning

• Reading the Bible for the first time

• Meeting the pope

• Traveling to Rome

Answer explanation

Luther decided to become a monk after a life-changing experience when he was struck by lightning. This event made him fear for his life and led him to vow to God that he would join a monastery if he survived.

According to Lutheranism, what is the final truth about God?

• The Pope

• The Bible

• The Church

• The Sacraments

Answer explanation

According to Lutheranism, the Bible is considered the ultimate authority and the final truth about God. It is the source of doctrine and teachings, unlike the Pope, the Church, or the Sacraments, which are secondary.

Why did the Church see Luther as dangerous?

• He wanted to become the Pope

• He encouraged people to rely on the Bible instead of the Church

• He tried to destroy churches

• He refused to pay taxes

Answer explanation

The Church saw Luther as dangerous because he encouraged people to rely on the Bible instead of the Church, undermining its authority and teachings.

Why did some political leaders in the 1500s support Protestantism?

• They wanted more power

• They wanted to help the peasants

• They disliked the Bible

• They wanted to support the pope

Answer explanation

Some political leaders in the 1500s supported Protestantism because it allowed them to gain more power by breaking away from the authority of the Catholic Church and the pope, thus increasing their own influence and control.

How did the Catholic Church maintain its power before the 1500s?

• By supporting Protestantism

• By always keeping its power despite disagreements

• By giving land to peasants

• By allowing kings to rule the church

Answer explanation

The Catholic Church maintained its power before the 1500s by consistently asserting its authority, even amidst internal disagreements. This resilience allowed it to remain a dominant force in European politics and society.

How did John Calvin first learn about Martin Luther’s ideas?

• He read about them in public books.

• He heard about them from his teachers.

• He heard about them secretly and whispered with friends.

• He learned about them from the Pope.

Answer explanation

John Calvin first learned about Martin Luther's ideas through secret conversations with friends, as the ideas were controversial and not widely accepted at the time.