History 10.3 Practice Quiz

What was an indulgence in the context of the Roman Catholic Church?

• A donation to the church

• A pardon for sins committed during one’s lifetime

• A type of religious ceremony

• A form of prayer

Who was John Wycliffe and what was he known for?

• A German monk who started the Protestant Reformation

• An English reformer who supported translating the Bible into English

• A French philosopher who rejected indulgences

• A Roman Catholic priest who sold indulgences

What significant event began in 1517?

• The Diet of Worms

• The start of the Protestant Reformation

• The excommunication of Martin Luther

• The translation of the Bible into English

Where did Martin Luther draw up his 95 Theses?

• Rome, Italy

• Paris, France

• Wittenberg, Germany

• London, England

What was one of the main arguments Martin Luther made in his 95 Theses?

• The pope had the authority to release souls from purgatory

• Indulgences had a strong basis in the Bible

• Christians could only be saved through faith, not good works or indulgences

• The church should sell more indulgences

How did the Church react to Martin Luther's actions?

• They supported his views

• They ignored him

• He was excommunicated

• They made him a bishop

What was a key teaching of Martin Luther?

• Salvation could be achieved through indulgences

• Salvation could be achieved through faith only

• Salvation required good works and indulgences

• Salvation was not possible

What was the only source of religious truth according to Martin Luther?

• The Pope

• The Bible

• Church Traditions

• Religious Councils

Which concept did Martin Luther believe in that allowed all Christians equal access to God?

• Predestination

• Theocracy

• Priesthood of all believers

• Divine Right

What did Martin Luther reject because they weren't mentioned in the Bible?

• All sacraments

• 5 of the 7 sacraments

• The Bible

• The concept of salvation