Martin Luther and the Ninety-five Theses

The video discusses Martin Luther's Ninety-five Theses, which challenged the Catholic Church's practice of selling indulgences. Luther's document, initially intended for theological debate, gained widespread attention due to the printing press. Contrary to popular belief, Luther did not nail the Theses to a church door but sent them to his bishop. His concerns included the misuse of funds for St Peter's Basilica. The Pope condemned the Theses, leading to Luther's excommunication, but the Protestant Reformation continued to grow.

What significant event on 31 October 1517 is considered the start of the Protestant Reformation?

• The Council of Trent

• The founding of the Church of England

• The nailing of the Ninety-five Theses

• The signing of the Magna Carta

What was the primary purpose of Martin Luther's Ninety-five Theses?

• To start a new religion

• To debate the practice of selling indulgences

• To support the Pope's authority

• To promote the building of St Peter’s Basilica

What is the more likely scenario regarding how Luther shared his Ninety-five Theses?

• He published them in a newspaper

• He presented them at a council

• He sent them to his bishop

• He nailed them to the church door

What was Luther's main concern about the church's practice of selling indulgences?

• It was not supported by the Bible

• It promised absolution of sins

• It was a secretive practice

• It was too expensive for the rich

In Thesis 86, what financial issue did Luther highlight?

• The church's investment in art

• The Papacy's use of its own reserves

• The construction of new churches

• The extraction of money from the poor

What was the Pope's reaction to the Ninety-five Theses?

• He revised them

• He supported them

• He ignored them

• He condemned them

What was the outcome of Pope Leo X's papal bull against Luther?

• The Theses were accepted

• Luther was excommunicated

• Luther was made a cardinal

• The Reformation was halted