Exploring Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation

The video explores Martin Luther's role in the Reformation, detailing his early life, pilgrimage to Rome, and the posting of the 95 Theses. It covers his trial at the Diet of Worms, the spread of the Reformation, and the Catholic Church's Counter-Reformation. Luther's legacy in shaping modern society and promoting religious tolerance is highlighted.

What significant event did Martin Luther initiate 500 years ago?

• The Enlightenment

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Reformation

• The Renaissance

What was the primary reason Martin Luther took refuge in a castle in 1521?

• He was seeking education

• He was hiding from bandits

• He was branded an outlaw by the Holy Roman Emperor

• He was on a pilgrimage

What event led Martin Luther to dedicate his life to God?

• A pilgrimage to Rome

• A vision of an angel

• A violent storm and near lightning strike

• The death of his father

What did Martin Luther find troubling during his visit to Rome?

• The wealth and corruption of the Church

• The absence of relics

• The simplicity of the churches

• The lack of education

What was the purpose of the indulgences sold by the Church?

• To reduce time in purgatory

• To support the poor

• To build schools

• To fund the Crusades

What was the main content of Martin Luther's 95 Theses?

• Points for discussion challenging Church practices

• A list of Church-approved relics

• A new translation of the Bible

• A guide to monastic life

How did Martin Luther's ideas spread so rapidly across Europe?

• By royal decree

• Through pilgrimages

• Via the printing press

• Through word of mouth

What was the outcome of the Diet of Worms for Martin Luther?

• He was sent on a pilgrimage

• He was made a bishop

• He was excommunicated and declared an outlaw

• He was declared a saint

Which country did King Henry VIII establish a separate church from Rome?

• England

• Germany

• Spain

• France

What long-term effect did the Reformation have on Western society?

• End of scientific progress

• Greater separation between church and state

• Increased control of the Church over daily life

• Decline in literacy rates