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WorksheetsThe Protestant Reformation & Religious Violence
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a reform movement against the Roman Catholic Church that began in 1517; it resulted in the creation of Protestant churches
Reformation
Indulgence
Purgatory
Protestant
A release from sin given by the Catholic church
fundamental
indulgence
predestination
Transubstantiation
Why did England break with the Church?
Martin Luther's influence spread throughout country
John Calvin set up his theocracy in one the towns
The king wanted a divorce and Church said no
The England did not break from the Catholic Church
What was the Catholic Church's response to Martin Luther's 95 Theses?
Excommunication
The Peace of Westphalia
The Counsel of Trent
They ignored it
According to Martin Luther, where is ultimate religious authority determined?
The decisions of the Pope
The bible
The actions of the Priest
Whatever feels good in the moment
Luther's followers called themselves what?
Protestants
Protestors
Reformers
Transformers
What was the significance of the printing press?
the production of written work was slower, therefore written works were not available to everyone.
there is no significance
the production of written work was faster, however not everyone was able to read.
the production of written work was faster, therefore written works were available to everyone.
How were the Protestant Reformation and the European Renaissance similar?
discouraged the growth of strong monarchs
were led by the military
encouraged people to question tradition
supported the return of the Roman Empire
Why did England break with the Church?
Martin Luther's influence spread throughout country
John Calvin set up his theocracy in one the towns
The king wanted a divorce and Church said no
The England did not break from the Catholic Church
Luther argued that people's beliefs should be based on the
_________________. (Bible/Ninety-Five Theses)
Bible
Ninety-Five Theses
William Tyndale was executed by Catholic authorities for
_________________ the Bible. (burning/translating)
Burning
Translating
John Calvin hoped to make ______________ an example of a good Christian city. (Geneva/London)
Geneva
London
Which of the following was NOT a teaching of Martin Luther?
Anyone could have a direct relationship with God.
Indulgences are legal.
People should base their beliefs on the Bible.
People do not need priests to talk to God.
Which of the following was an unpopular practice of the Roman Catholic Church?
the sale of indulgences
priests leading church services
appointing bishops
copying ancient manuscripts
Martin Luther believed that
the Bible should not be translated.
there was no need for change in the Catholic Church.
people in the clergy should be involved in politics.
anyone could have a direct relationship with God.
Martin Luther challenged the traditional structure of the Catholic Church by arguing that...
people did not need to do charity work.
the poor should be treated differently than the rich.
the clergy should become more involved in politics.
people did not need priests to interpret the Bible for them.
in Catholic teaching, a place where souls went before they went to heaven
Reformation
Indulgence
Purgatory
Protestants
The Reformation turned which of the following countries to Protestantism?
England
United States
Spain
Nigeria
During the Reformation, Christians split into what two groups?
Monotheists and Polytheists
Baptists and Protestants
Jewish and Catholic
Catholic and Protestant
Martin Luther's 95 Theses were a call for what?
Religious revolt against German princes
Reform within the Catholic Church
greater papal authority
Crusades to spread Christianity
Who was Henry VIII?
King of England
The pope
King of Holy Roman Empire
King of France
In Western Europe, a major immediate effect of the Protestant Reformation was
renewed dominance of the Church over German states
increase in the number of Eastern Orthodox Christians
decline in educational opportunities for middle class
decrease in religious unity and in the power of the Church
What does excommunicated mean?
To take power over the government
To loose control of one's family
To be removed from religion
To leave a meeting before it ends
Martin Luther translated the Bible from _________________ to _________________.
English to Spanish
French to English
Latin to French
Latin to German
Who was Pope Leo X
The First Catholic Pope
The Last Catholic Pope
The Pope who excommunicated Luther
The current Catholic Pope
A heretic is a person who
translates the Bible into other languages
can see the future
makes large donations to the Church
holds beliefs that go against a set of religious teachings
What was the main purpose of the Inquisition?
Encourage the growth of Protestantism and other beliefs that went against the teachings of the Catholic Church
Combat the spread of Protestantism and other beliefs that went against the teachings of the Catholic Church
Provide a safe place for Jews, Muslims, and Protestants to live in Spain
Allow for dialogue and the exchange of ideas between Catholics and Protestants
One of the negative effects of the Reformation was
violence between Catholic and Protestant groups in Europe
the elimination of the Catholic Church
the banning of Lutheranism in Germany
the end of the French monarchy
One of the most significant effects of the Peace of Westphalia was that it
united Europe under one form of Christianity
established the boundaries for Catholic and Protestant territories in Europe
solved the differences between Catholic and Protestant doctrines
forced all people in Germany to convert to Lutheranism
One positive effect of the Reformation was that
kings and queens no longer had any power
it led to the beginning of democratic thinking
complete religious freedom spread throughout Europe
people were no longer persecuted for their beliefs
Both Catholics and Protestants
continued to fight wars against one another until the present-day
agreed to end their differences and reunite under one common set of beliefs
sent missionaries to spread Christianity throughout the world
decided to stay in Europe and not share their faith with anyone else
Which two sacraments does Luther recognize?
Baptism
Eucharist
Confirmation
Marriage
Holy Orders
What is heresy?
going against the teachings of the Catholic Church
dying for one's beliefs
going against Luther
treason
This act gave Henry control of the Church of England?
The Act of Angelicanism
The Act of Supremacy
The Act of Protestantism
The Act of Luther
Which previous event was a catalyst (cause) for the Thirty Years War?
The Protestant Reformation
The Seven Years War
The Ides of March
The Treaty of Westphalia
Ferdinand II became King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor, he ordered that Bohemia convert to
Buddhism
Protestantism
Lutheranism
Catholicism
Sweden's King Gustavus Adolphus revolutionized warfare by introducing
infantry supported by mobile artillery (light cannons)
maxim machine guns
the pike square
the shieldtron formation
France entered the war because
they were devout Protestants
they wanted to stop Habsburg expansion in Europe
Louis XIII wanted to appear strong to the rest of Europe
to take control of Switzerland
The Imperial general who led Ferdinand's forces against Denmark and Sweden was
Cardinal Richelieu
Christian IV
Gustavus Adolphus
Albrecht von Wallenstein
The treaty that ended the Thirty Years War was known as
The Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Austria
The Peace of Augsberg
The Peace of Westphalia
The end of the war saw the rise of which new nation
Hungary
Brandenburg-Prussia
Ottoman Empire
Turkey
What were the 4 Phases of the war?
Bohemian, Danish, Swedish,French
Russian, Bohemian, French, Swedish
Danish, German, Bohemian, French
Spanish, Bohemian, Danish, Swedish
The Thirty Years War began in 1618 in
Bohemia
Prussia
Denmark
Sweden
What was the name of the final phase?
French phase
Bohemian phase
Danish phase
Swedish phase
The Defenstration of Prague did not result in any deaths because the two men landed on piles of manure in the street
True
False
What event is pictured here:
Defenestration of Prague
Coronation of Ferdinand II
Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots
Sir Walter Raleigh preparing for the Spanish Armada
Who was John Calvin?
Some random guy
A theologian
An architect
An ancient Greek explorer
How many wives did Henry VIII have?
1
3
4
6
Which wife gave him the son?
Jane Seymour
Anne Boleyn
Katharine Parr
Anne of Cleves
Two of Henry's wives were beheaded. Which of them?
Anne of Cleves
Catherine Howard
Anne Boleyn
Katherine of Aragon
Henry got divorced with two of his wives. Which of them?
Katherine of Aragon
Catherine Howard
Anne Boleyn
Anne of Cleves
Henry VIII had three children. What were their names?
Elizabeth I
Elizabeth II
Edward VI
Mary I
James VI
There is a famous rhyme about Henry's wives. It goes...
divorced, divorced, died, divorced, beheaded, died
divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived
beheaded, divorced, died, divorced, beheaded, survived
What is Henry's family name?
House of Stuart
House of Windsor
House of Hanover
House of Tudor
Which of these world history eras was NOT going on at the time of Henry the 8th's reign as King of England?
Renaissance
Scientific Revolution
Protestant Reformation
Crusades
What did Henry the 8th think of Luther's Protestant Reformation at first?
He declared it heresy.
He openly supported it.
He wanted to join.
Did Anne Boleyn help Henry the 8th with a male heir?
She did. He became king later.
She did not. She was later executed for treason.
She did not, but they kept trying throughout a happy marriage.
How many other sons, other than Edward, did Henry the 8th have?
0
2
1
To whom did Anne Boleyn give birth to?
Mary
Anne the 2nd
Elizabeth the 1st
Why is the reign of Henry the 8th important in history?
It set England and the rest of Europe and the United States on a path of absolute monarchy.
It saw Parliament gain power and it exposed England to Protestantism which made its way to the American colonies.
He limited Parliament more than they were already, and kept Catholicism as the main religion for centuries to come.
John Calvin believed that the worst form of government was a Theocracy
True
False
Mary, daughter of Catherine of Aragon returned the English church to the rule of the Pope
True
False
The Church of England is also known as the _____ Church.
Presbyterian
Eastern Rite Catholic
Anglican
Saxon
The Council of ______ took 18 years to complete, but resulted in good reforms.
Constantinople
Nicea
Trent
Rome
The Jesuits were formed to:
educate priests
eliminate heresy
evangelize far away places
King Henry VIII had two daughters
True
False
Bartholomew's Day Massacre in Paris was the conclusion of a violent clash between....
Catholics and Anglicans
Huguenots (Calvin's followers) and Catholics
Protestants and Greek Orthodox
Ignatius of Loyola was initially a soldier for which country?
England
France
Netherlands
Spain
What was the time in history when the Roman Catholic Church was questioned?
Middle Ages
Renaissance
Reformation
All of the Above
Why did the Reformation begin?
Luther wanted to start a new religion.
The Church was poor and needed a new leader.
Calvin wanted to head the Church.
There were abuses in the Church that needed changing.
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
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
Nepotism is
The rule of a nepot
Showing favoritism to a relative, who is unqualified for the job
A type of plague in the middle ages
Simony is the the abuse of
Killing another person
selling or buying a church office(s)
selling indulgences without a license or permission from the Pope
Today the Jesuits run
Sporting arenas around the world
colleges and universities, like Boston College, Holy Cross and Georgetown, to name a few
nursery school and day care centers
What is an inquisition?
A journey undertaken to worship at a holy place.
A series of investigations designed to find and judge heretics.
The Latin word meaning "Great Charter".
The Spanish word for "Reconquest".
The Catholic Reformation is also known as the __________________ Reformation.
Forbidden
Spanish
Papal
Counter
How did the Reformation lead to the Enlightenment?
Social classes became less defined during the Reformation.
Muslims attracted more followers during the Reformation.
People questioned beliefs and authority during the Reformation.
The Catholic Church became more powerful during the Reformation.
Who were considered heretics by the Spanish Inquisition?
Muslims.
Jews.
Anyone who disagreed with the Church.
All options are correct.
What was the worst punishment for being named a heretic by the Catholic Church?
Prison
Not allowed in church
Exiled from the country.
Put to death.
Who's domination of the Church did the English and German not like?
Italy
Spain
Wytheville
Portugal
Who was the priest that translated the Bible into English?
John Wycliffe
Jan Huss
Martin Luther
John Calvin
Who was the Bohemian religious leader prior to Luther that was burned at the stake for being a heretic?
Ol boy from ov'air
Jan Huss
John Wycliffe
John Calvin
