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WorksheetsThe Protestant Reformation
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Martin Luther protested some practices within the Catholic Church, which led to the ‘birth’ of many new Christian denominations. What Golden age did we learn about?
The Protestant Reformation
The Renaissance
The Enlightenment
The Industrial Revolution
If you are in a Christian denomination that is not Catholic, then what type of Christian are you considered?
Catholic
Protestant
Orthodox
Atheist
Fill in the blank. Luther's main teachings were that salvation is through _____ alone, teachings come from _______ alone, and all christians are _______.
good works, the church, equal
the church, good works, not equal
faith, scripture, equal
faith, the church, not equal
The four main causes for the Protestant Reformation were:
Corruption in the Catholic Church, the rise of nationalism, the invention of the printing press, and the influence of Renaissance humanism.
The fall of the Roman Empire, the rise of the Byzantine Empire, the spread of Islam, and the discovery of the New World.
The Industrial Revolution, the French Revolution, the American Revolution, and the Enlightenment.
The Black Death, the Hundred Years' War, the Great Schism, and the Crusades.
When visiting Rome, Luther was appalled by the clergy's use of _______ as a way to absolve Catholics of their sins.
indulgences
confessions
vernacular
gospel
For how many years was the Catholic religion the only religion for people who believed in Jesus Christ?
1000 years
1500 years
2000 years
500 years
What did the Catholic Church hold on Christianity during the 500s to 1500s?
The Catholic Church held significant influence over religious, economic, social, and political matters.
The Catholic Church was a minor religious group with little influence.
The Catholic Church was primarily focused on scientific advancements.
The Catholic Church was a newly established religion during this period.
One of Luther's main complaints of the Catholic Church were that some clergy were living a very _____ lifestyle. Fill in the blank.
SECULAR
RELIGIOUS
SPIRITUAL
HOLY
People began forming their OWN opinions about the meaning of "______", and "______", and exactly what was Jesus’ message.
What was Jesus’ message regarding religion and salvation?
How did people interpret the teachings of Jesus?
What are the historical views on Jesus' message?
How did Jesus' message influence modern religion?
The improvements of the _________ allowed people to read, think, and decide for themselves.
Printing Press
Government
Bible
Astrolabe
_______ are various activities considered immoral such as gambling, sexual promiscuity, cheating, and drug use.
vices
indulgences
edicts
vernacular
European leaders resented the Pope's control over ______ issues.
political
economic
social
religious
What happened in the Edict of Worms?
Luther was declared a heretic and outlaw
The church published more of Luther's teachings
The church excommunicated Luther and gave him a new church to oversee
Luther started a new church called the Evangelical church
Luther wrote his 95 Theses in ______ - language of everyday person in their region.
vernacular
Latin
Greek
Hebrew
Who walked to the center of his town and nailed the paper containing his formal statements onto the door of Wittenberg Castle Church on October 31, 1517?
Martin Luther
John Calvin
Ulrich Zwingli
Thomas Müntzer
