WorksheetsThe Reformation
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 3hrs 10mins
Why was Gutenberg’s invention of the printing press important? (pg 2)
It helped people write faster.
It allowed books to be made more quickly and cheaply.
It made reading unnecessary.
It allowed monks to copy books more accurately.
Before the printing press, how were books made? (pg. 3)
They were printed using early machines.
They were handwritten by monks and other scholars.
They were carved into stone tablets.
They were only spoken out loud.
What was one disadvantage of how books were made before the printing press? (pg. 5)
Books were too short to be useful.
Books took a long time to make and were very expensive.
Books were written in too many languages.
Books were made of materials that fell apart easily.
How did Gutenburg's printing press change who had access to books? (pg 9)
Only kings and queens could afford them.
Books were still rare and expensive.
More people could afford books, and literacy began to spread.
Books became less important to society.
Some leaders worried about Gutenberg's printing press because: (pg. 10)
It might spread ideas that challenged their power.
It was too expensive to use.
It replaced all handwritten documents.
It made writing less important.
In chapter 2, why was Jacques excited about working in the printing shop? (pg 14)
He wanted to become rich.
He knew how to read and wanted to print his own book.
He hoped to learn how books were made and possibly get an apprenticeship.
His father forced him to take the job.
What can we infer about Jacques feelings towards books? (pg 15)
He doesn't care about books.
He is fascinated by them but feels left out because he cannot read.
He prefers listening to stories rather than reading.
He believes books are only for rich people.
What was Jacques most worried about when starting his new job?
That he would not be strong enough to carry heavy books.
That his boss would find out he couldn't read.
That he wouldn't make enough money.
That he wouldn't like the job.
How did Jacques' new job give him an unexpected opportunity? (pg. 18)
He was able to meet the king.
He was given a book to sell for extra money.
He had a chance to learn how to read.
He was promoted to manager of the shop.
What lesson does Jacques learn from Henri? (pg. 22)
That honesty is important.
That learning to read is impossible.
That working hard is not necessary.
That printing is a simple job.
In Chapter 3, Why was the Catholic Church powerful in Europe during the Middle Ages? (pg. 24)
It was the only religious organization.
It controlled much of the land, wealth, and education.
It had the largest army in Europe.
it forced everyone to attend school.
What role did cathedrals play in medieval society? (pg. 25)
They were simple places for people to meet.
They were important buildings that showed the Church's power.
They were small and unimportant.
They were only used for government meetings.
Why was it difficult for ordinary people to understand the Church's teachings? pg. 26)
The Bible and church services were in Latin, which most people couldn't read.
The Church didn't allow people to go to Mass.
The Church had too many rules.
The Church didn't want anyone to learn.
How did the Church maintain power over people? (pg. 27)
By using force and armies.
By providing free education to everyone.
By controlling information and requiring financial support.
By allowing people to vote on church decisions.
Why did some people believe the Church needed to be reformed? (pg. 28)
The Church was too small.
The Church was unfair and had too much power.
The Church helped too many people.
The Church didn't use enough money.
Based on what you've read, what can you INFER about how monks felt about copying books by hand? (pg. 6)
They enjoyed the slow process.
They found it tiring and time-consuming.
They could copy books very quickly.
They didn't care about their work.
Why do you think Henri decided to teach Jacques to read? Use evidence from the text. (pg. 17)
Henri wanted Jacques to become a priest.
Henri knew what it was like to be unable to read.
Henri needed Jacques to help in the shop.
Henri was forced to teach Jacques.
How did the invention of the printing press affect education? (pg. 20)
It had no impact on education.
It helped spread knowledge to more people.
It made books more expensive.
It made people forget how to read.
What might happen if people could read the Bible in their own language instead of Latin? (pg. 29)
They would need more priets.
They might start questioning the Church's teachings.
They would stop going to church.
They would become monks.
What do you think was the biggest impact of Gutenberg’s invention? Use details from the text to support your answer. (pg 30)
It helped spread ideas faster.
It made books more expensive.
It kept only a few people educated.
It allowed only rich people to learn.
What event caused Martin Luther to change his path from law to becoming a monk? (Pg. 34)
A vision of an angel
A near drowning experience
A terrifying storm
A conversation with a priest
What did Martin Luther initially believe was the way into heaven? (p. 34)
Attending church every Sunday
Doing good works and following Church teachings
Owning a Bible
Praying three times a day
What document did Martin Luther write that outlined his complaints against the Catholic Church? (Pg. 35)
What document did Martin Luther write that outlined his complaints against the Catholic Church?
The Ninety-Five Theses
. The Book of Common Prayer
The Ten Commandments
How did Martin Luther spread his ideas so quickly? (p. 41)
He traveled across Europe preaching
He paid messengers to deliver letters
His ideas were spread using the printing press
The pope ordered his ideas to be shared
How did Martin Luther spread his ideas so quickly? (p. 41)
He used the printing press
What was the Diet of Worms? (p. 40)
The Diet of Worms was a court where Martin Luther was asked to take back his teachings
A book Luther wrote against the pope
How did Frederick III of Saxony protect Martin Luther? (p. 40)
He sent Luther to Rome for protection
He hid Luther in a castle by staging a "kidnapping"
He convinced the pope to pardon Luther
He exiled Luther to France
What is predestination, according to John Calvin? (p. 42)
The belief that only priests can go to heaven
The idea that people can earn salvation through good deeds
The belief that God has already chosen who will be saved
The idea that anyone can change their fate through prayer
Why were Calvinist churches different from Catholic churches? (p. 42)
They were built underground
They had no decorations, statues, or stained glass
They were only open on Sundays
They required people to pay to enter
Which religious group in England followed Calvinist beliefs and later settled in the New World? (p. 43)
Puritans
Quakers
Jesuits
Lutherans
What was the name of the school John Calvin started? (Pg 43)
The Geneva Academy
The University of Wittenberg
The Protestant College
The Rome Institute
What was the geocentric model of the universe? (p. 44)
The geocentric model suggests that planets move in elliptical orbits around the Earth
The idea that the sun is the center of the universe
The belief that Earth is the center of the universe
The idea that all planets move randomly
Who proposed the heliocentric model of the universe? (p. 47)
Aristotle
Nicolaus Copernicus
Johannes Kepler
Galileo Galilei
Why did Copernicus wait to publish his book about the heliocentric model? (p. 47)
He was afraid of being arrested
He wanted to make more observations
He couldn’t afford to print the book
. He didn’t think anyone would read it
What tool did Galileo improve to study the stars? (p. 50
Compass
Why was Galileo put on trial by the Catholic Church? (p. 52)
He refused to attend church
He supported the idea that the Earth moves around the sun
He stole books from the Church
He claimed to be a priest
What was the Catholic Church’s response to the Reformation called? (p. 54)
What group was founded by Ignatius of Loyola to spread Catholic teachings? (p. 56)
