The Protestant Reformation

What is the definition of a Protestant?

• A person who supports the Catholic Church

• A person who goes against something (the Catholic Church)

• A person who leads a country

• A person who writes books

What does the term 'Protestant Reformation' refer to?

• A) A 16th-century revolution that sought to change or remake the Catholic Church

• B) The building of new churches in Europe

• C) The spread of Catholicism in Asia

• D) The invention of the printing press

Who were two reformers mentioned as challenging Church authority during the Protestant Reformation?

• Martin Luther and John Calvin

• Henry VIII and Elizabeth I

• Ignatius of Loyola and Francis Xavier

• Thomas More and Desiderius Erasmus

The Church's Control of Daily Life demonstrates the power of the Catholic Church because…

• The Church controlled laws, had power over kings and queens, and competed for political power.

• The Church was only responsible for religious ceremonies and had no influence on politics.

• The Church had little to no impact on the daily lives of people in medieval Europe.

• The Church was mainly focused on building architecture and art, not on governance.

Church Mass was spoken (and written) in Latin to demonstrate the power of the Catholic Church because…

• Only the well-educated and clergy could understand, keeping the general population dependent on the Church for religious knowledge.

• Latin was the only language known to the people at that time.

• It was a tradition started by the Roman Empire for all public events.

• The Church wanted to make Mass shorter and easier to memorize.

Power is an enduring issue because it can be explained using the 4 causes. Which of the following best supports this statement?

• Power has existed throughout history and affects societies in different ways.

• Power is only relevant in modern times.

• The 4 causes are not related to power.

• Power is not an issue in any society.

What is Humanism?

• Humanism is the study of Greek and Roman language and arts to educate oneself and improve one's reasoning (one’s ability to think on their own).

• Humanism is the belief in supernatural powers controlling human destiny.

• Humanism is the practice of strict religious rituals and ceremonies.

• Humanism is the study of modern technology and its impact on society.

Indulgences demonstrate the power of the Catholic Church because... (Complete the sentence.)

• Indulgences demonstrate the power of the Catholic Church because they showed the Church's authority to grant forgiveness and control over people's salvation.

• Indulgences demonstrate the power of the Catholic Church because they were a form of religious artwork displayed in cathedrals.

• Indulgences demonstrate the power of the Catholic Church because they were used to fund scientific research.

• Indulgences demonstrate the power of the Catholic Church because they were a type of religious holiday celebrated by the faithful.

Who posted the 95 Theses on the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church?

• Martin Luther

• John Calvin

• Ulrich Zwingli

• Johann Tetzel

When did Martin Luther post his 95 Theses on the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church?

• 1517

• 1521

• 1500

• 1530