Protestant Reformation/ Race for Empires

Why might it be important to study both the Protestant Reformation and the conflict between Spain and England when learning about European history?

• Because both events significantly shaped the political and religious landscape of Europe.

• Because both events happened in the same year.

• Because both events were about the Industrial Revolution.

• Because both events involved only England.

Imagine the Spanish Armada had succeeded. How might this have changed the relationship between Spain and England?

• Spain might have gained more power over England, possibly changing the course of English history.

• England would have become a republic immediately.

• The Protestant Reformation would have started in Spain.

• Nothing would have changed in Europe.

Who posted the "Ninety-five Theses" to the doors of the Catholic Church in 1517?

• Martin Luther

• John Calvin

• King Henry VIII

• Andres Beltran

What does the term "Reformation" refer to?

• To celebrate religious holidays

• To reform or make changes

• To build new churches

• To start wars

Which invention helped spread the ideas of the Protestant Reformation?

• The steam engine

• The printing press

• The compass

• The telescope

Why did Martin Luther criticize the Catholic Church?

• He thought the church was too poor

• He believed the church was too wealthy and abused its power

• He wanted to become Pope

• He disliked religious music

How did Martin Luther's actions impact Europe?

• They led to the Protestant Reformation and conflicts between Protestants and Catholics

• They ended all religious conflicts

• They created new scientific discoveries

• They united all European countries

Explain how the printing press contributed to the spread of the Protestant Reformation.

• It allowed for faster travel between cities

• It helped spread new ideas quickly and widely by making written materials more available

• It was used to build new churches

• It created new forms of art

Who broke away from the Catholic Church in 1534 and formed the Church of England?

• King Henry VIII

• Martin Luther

• Queen Elizabeth I

• Pope Leo X

What is another name for the Church of England?

• Anglican Church

• Lutheran Church

• Catholic Church

• Orthodox Church