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Reformation & Counter Reformation Review

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What was the main goal of the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century?
a)
A. To create new art and architecture
b)
B. To change and reform the Catholic Church
c)
D. To translate books into different languages
2.
Why were many Europeans angry with the Catholic Church during this time?
a)
A. The Church didn't allow people to read
b)
B. The Church built too many cathedrals
c)
C. The Church had too much influence on governments
3.
What action did Martin Luther take that started the Protestant Reformation?
a)
B. He wrote books about religion
b)
C. He taught people how to read
c)
D. He posted the 95 Theses on the church door
4.
How did the printing press affect the Protestant Reformation?
a)
A. It helped spread Martin Luther's ideas across Europe
b)
B. It made the Catholic Church more powerful
c)
C. It stopped people from learning to read
5.
Which of these was NOT a new religion that developed because of the Protestant Reformation?
a)
A. Lutheranism
b)
B. Catholicism
c)

C. Anglicanism (Church of England)

6.

What was the main purpose of the Counter-Reformation?

a)

To spread Protestant ideas throughout Europe

b)

B. To restore power and influence to the Catholic Church

c)

To establish new military dictatorships

7.

Who founded the Jesuits, and what was their primary mission?

a)

A. Martin Luther; to challenge Catholic teachings

b)

B. The Council of Trent; to reform church practices

c)

C. Ignatius Loyola; to spread Catholicism and convert people back to the Catholic Church

8.

What was the Council of Trent's main function during the Counter-Reformation?

a)

To establish new trade routes

b)

To elect a new Pope

c)

To discuss and address problems within the Catholic Church

9.

What was Martin Luther's view on indulgences?

a)

They were harmful and people shouldn't buy their way into heaven

b)

They should be made more affordable

c)

They were necessary for salvation

10.

Which of the following was a major effect of the Reformation in Europe?

a)

The rise of military dictatorships

b)

The decline of religious unity

c)

The end of the monarchy system