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Worksheets6-3.3 Reformation/Counter Reformation
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What event is considered to be the starting point of the Protestant Reformation?
A. the invention of the printing press
B. the reopening of the Silk Road
C. the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
D. the nailing of the 95 Theses
Which statement best summarizes the Catholic Reformation?
A. The Catholic Church adopted much needed changes.
B. The Jesuits started schools for Catholic children.
C. The Church officially rejected the ideas set out by Luther.
D. Bishops and priests could no longer sell indulgences.
The group that met over a 20-year period that enacted reform on the Catholic Church was called?
A. Council of England
B. Council of Spain
C. Council of Trent
D. Council of Tribunes
The Catholic Church undertook an effort to reform itself during which period?
A. The Peace of Augsburg
B. New Renaissance
C. Reorganization of the Catholic Church
D. Counter-Reformation
What was the "Peace of Augsburg?"
A. It allowed Germanic kingdoms to determine their religious affiliations.
B. It brought peace between Henry VIII and Charles V.
C. It allowed people to decide which religion they wanted to follow.
D. It allowed peace between multiple religious groups.
Why did Medieval Christians fear excommunication?
A. Those cast out from their church had to leave their villages.
B. Those cast out from their church could not go to heaven.
C. Those cast out from their church could not get work.
D. Those cast out from their church could not rent property.
Which was NOT a major reforms enacted by Pope Paul III's Council of Trent?
A. creation of seminaries to train priests
B. allowed Germanic kingdoms to choose their religion
C. allowed women to become nuns
D. creation of the Jesuits who lead missionary efforts
What was the Reconquista?
A. religious ideas that opposed accepted church leadership and teaching
B. an organization of priests that looked for and punished people in Spanish
C. a reform movement started by Martin Luther against the Roman Catholic Church
D. the effort of Christian kingdoms in northern Spain to push out Muslims
What did Martin Luther teach?
A. Anyone could have a direct relationship with God.
B. People needed priests to help them communicate with God.
C. The church was corrupt.
D. God knew who would be saved before they were born.
Protestant reformers objected to the sale of indulgences by the church. What was an indulgence?
A. a tax break given to church clergy
B. a type of prayer
C. a document that excused a person's sins
D. a papal bull
