WorksheetsThe Reformation and Counter-Reformation
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Martin Luther believed the only completely reliable source of truth is
the Catholic Church.
the Pope.
the Bible.
buying indulgences to be forgiven.
Payments made to the church to reduce the punishment for sins and grant forgiveness for sins were
currency
indulgences
salvation
offering
How did Martin Luther say people could get to heaven?
by buying indulgences
by giving money to the church
by doing charity work
by believing in God and following the Bible
Which of the following countries remained Catholic after the Protestant Reformation?
Norway
Spain
Scotland
Sweden
People who were a part of the Protestant Reformation were protesting
Martin Luther.
the corruption of the Catholic Church.
the Bible.
the Renaissance.
King Henry VIII of England broke with the Catholic Church because
he was deeply moved by Martin Luther's teachings.
he wanted his marriage annulled but the Pope refused.
he could not afford to buy indulgences anymore.
Protection from sin, being "saved" and guaranteed entry to heaven based on faith in God is called
indulgences
patronage
communion
salvation
Which was NOT a major reforms enacted by Pope Paul III's Council of Trent?
creation of seminaries to train priests
allowed Germanic kingdoms to choose their religion
allowed women to become nuns
creation of the Jesuits who lead missionary efforts
Created new rules that clergy had to follow
Henry VIII
Council of Trent
Martin Luther
Jesuits
Which is true about Martin Luther?
German
monk
scholar
started Protestant Reformation
American Civil Rights Activist
Selling indulgences was a bad idea because:
Jesus specifically said not to do that.
Only rich people could afford it.
It deprived rich people of genuine reconciliation.
It caused an armed uprising of oppressed serfs.
M. Luther thought people could reach heaven through _____ alone.
deeds
words
scripture
faith
What was one of the main goals of the Counter-Reformation initiated by the Catholic Church?
A) To abolish the practice of indulgences
B) To reform the Protestant Church
C) To strengthen the power of the Pope
D) To stop the spread of Protestantism
Which of the following was a significant outcome of the Council of Trent?
A) The establishment of Protestantism as a major branch of Christianity
B) The reaffirmation of traditional Catholic beliefs and practices
C) The translation of the Bible into vernacular languages
D) The excommunication of Martin Luther
Who was a prominent leader of the Protestant Reformation known for his 95 Theses?
A) John Calvin
B) Henry VIII
C) Martin Luther
D) Ignatius of Loyola
