Protestant Reformation

During the Middle Ages, the Catholic Church became increasingly corrupt, leading to the Protestant Reformation. Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses criticized the church's sale of indulgences and called for reforms such as banning indulgences, simplifying mass, and translating the Bible into German. Despite being excommunicated, Luther's ideas gained support in Germany, fostering nationalism and leading to the creation of Lutheranism.

What was the main reason for the emergence of the Protestant Reformation?

• The Catholic Church's growing power and wealth

• The invention of the printing press

• The discovery of new lands

• The rise of monarchies in Europe

What practice did Martin Luther criticize in his Ninety-Five Theses?

• The construction of large cathedrals

• The appointment of bishops

• The selling of indulgences

• The use of Latin in church services

Which of the following was NOT one of Luther's proposals in his Theses?

• Banning indulgences

• Allowing priests to marry

• Establishing schools to teach the Bible

• Building more churches

What was the consequence of Martin Luther's refusal to denounce his Theses?

• He was promoted within the Church

• He was excommunicated

• He was sent to Rome

• He was awarded a title

What was one of the effects of Luther's ideas gaining support in Germany?

• The rise of nationalism

• The end of the Middle Ages

• The decline of Protestantism

• The unification of the Holy Roman Empire