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Worksheet time: 22mins
An (a) is a pardon that could be bought to reduce punishment for sins according to the Catholic Church.
What does relic mean?
A modern piece of art
A new church song
An object associated with a saint
A type of food eaten during religious ceremonies
A sacrament is a party held after church services.
True
False
Match the following
Anglican Church
King Henry VIII's Is head of church
Lutheranism
Faith established by Martin Luther
Reprobate
Wicked person beyond hope of salvation
Predestined
To be chosen by God for salvation
Who was excommunicated from the Catholic Church in 1521?
(a)
What significant action did Martin Luther take in 1517?
He posted the...
(a)
Which Pope did not take Martin Luther seriously at first?
(a)
If you could buy an indulgence for any modern-day "sin" (like overeating candy or binge-watching TV), what would it be and why?
In what year was the Peace of Augsburg, which allowed Lutherans the right to practice their religion?
1492
1521
1555
1588
Who started Calvinism?
Martin Luther
John Calvin
Henry VIII
Ignatius Loyola
What was the main reason King Henry VIII created the Church of England?
To become its supreme leader
To introduce new music into worship
To divorce his wife because she did not bear a male heir
To merge all Christian denominations
What is the Edict of Nantes known for?
Starting the Spanish Armada
Declaring Catholicism France's official religion but allowing Huguenots to worship freely
Excommunicating Martin Luther
Ending the Thirty Years' War
What happened to the Spanish Armada in 1588?
It successfully invaded England
It was defeated by English ships
It discovered America
It circled the globe
The pope boasted he was the (a) head of the Church on Earth.
Luther criticized the church for not teaching the gospel (b) and clear.
The church sold (c) to sinners who expected to venerate the relics.
The (d) of Nantes allowed Huguenots to worship freely.
What sin (something you did wrong) do you need a Letter of Indulgence for?
Last night, as I journeyed back to university, the sky turned against me in a fierce display. Lightning shattered the darkness, striking so close that I saw my life flash before my eyes. At that moment, teetering on the edge of death and the unknown, I promised Saint Anne: ‘Save me, and I shall become a monk.’ The storm passed, but the promise continued, a promise made in fear now shaping my path. This choice, it seems, will alter not just my course but, perhaps, in ways I cannot yet see the very basis of Christendom itself.
A note from Martin Luther's Diary, July 1505
What event led Martin Luther to decide to become a monk?
He lost a bet with a friend.
He was inspired by a sermon he heard.
He was nearly struck by lightning during a storm.
He received a message from God in a dream.
What might have been a potential outcome for Europe if Martin Luther had not become a monk and later a key figure in the Reformation?
The Renaissance might not have occurred.
The Catholic Church would have faced no significant challenges to its authority
Europe would have unified under a single language.
The Industrial Revolution would have started earlier.
Imagine Henry VIII's dating profile. What would it say?
"Loves long walks on the beach and stable marriages."
"Looking for someone who enjoys quiet nights at home and can provide a male heir."
"Enjoys writing love poems and never thinks about divorce."
"Prefers a partner who likes gardening and has no interest in politics."
What would one say if the Spanish Armada had online reviews?
"Great experience, would invade England again!"
"Disappointed. Expected to conquer, but just got seasick."
"Five stars for the boats, but lost due to bad weather."
"Excellent navigation skills but poor in battle. Not recommended."
If Queen Elizabeth I had a website, what would she post about?
"10 Tips to Rule a Kingdom as a Woman"
"My Favorite Castle Decorations"
"Why I Love the Spanish Armada"
"The Best Dresses of the 16th Century"
What might Martin Luther have used if he could share his 95 Theses today?
A carrier pigeon
A town crier
Social media
A handwritten letter
