WorksheetsThe Protestant Reformation
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
What is the definition of a Protestant?
A person who supports the Catholic Church
A person who goes against something (the Catholic Church)
A person who leads a country
A person who writes books
What does the term 'Protestant Reformation' refer to?
A) A 16th-century revolution that sought to change or remake the Catholic Church
B) The building of new churches in Europe
C) The spread of Catholicism in Asia
D) The invention of the printing press
Who were two reformers mentioned as challenging Church authority during the Protestant Reformation?
Martin Luther and John Calvin
Henry VIII and Elizabeth I
Ignatius of Loyola and Francis Xavier
Thomas More and Desiderius Erasmus
The Church's Control of Daily Life demonstrates the power of the Catholic Church because…
The Church controlled laws, had power over kings and queens, and competed for political power.
The Church was only responsible for religious ceremonies and had no influence on politics.
The Church had little to no impact on the daily lives of people in medieval Europe.
The Church was mainly focused on building architecture and art, not on governance.
Church Mass was spoken (and written) in Latin to demonstrate the power of the Catholic Church because…
Only the well-educated and clergy could understand, keeping the general population dependent on the Church for religious knowledge.
Latin was the only language known to the people at that time.
It was a tradition started by the Roman Empire for all public events.
The Church wanted to make Mass shorter and easier to memorize.
Power is an enduring issue because it can be explained using the 4 causes. Which of the following best supports this statement?
Power has existed throughout history and affects societies in different ways.
Power is only relevant in modern times.
The 4 causes are not related to power.
Power is not an issue in any society.
What is Humanism?
Humanism is the study of Greek and Roman language and arts to educate oneself and improve one's reasoning (one’s ability to think on their own).
Humanism is the belief in supernatural powers controlling human destiny.
Humanism is the practice of strict religious rituals and ceremonies.
Humanism is the study of modern technology and its impact on society.
Indulgences demonstrate the power of the Catholic Church because... (Complete the sentence.)
Indulgences demonstrate the power of the Catholic Church because they showed the Church's authority to grant forgiveness and control over people's salvation.
Indulgences demonstrate the power of the Catholic Church because they were a form of religious artwork displayed in cathedrals.
Indulgences demonstrate the power of the Catholic Church because they were used to fund scientific research.
Indulgences demonstrate the power of the Catholic Church because they were a type of religious holiday celebrated by the faithful.
Who posted the 95 Theses on the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church?
Martin Luther
John Calvin
Ulrich Zwingli
Johann Tetzel
When did Martin Luther post his 95 Theses on the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church?
1517
1521
1500
1530
Why did Martin Luther write the 95 Theses?
He wanted to start a new church
He didn’t like the sale of indulgences
He wanted only certain people to have religious knowledge
He wanted to outline issues he saw in the Catholic Church
What was the result of Martin Luther posting the 95 Theses?
The spread of his ideas and the start of new sects of Christianity, such as the Lutheran Church, and the fracturing of the Roman Catholic Church.
The immediate acceptance of all his ideas by the Pope and the Catholic Church.
The unification of all Christian denominations under the Roman Catholic Church.
The end of religious debates and conflicts in Europe.
Who believed the Catholic Church was taking advantage of people by selling indulgences to make money and excommunicating those who did not follow the rules of the Church?
John Calvin
Martin Luther
Queen Elizabeth I
Pope Leo X
Who started the Calvinist Church and believed in predestination, the belief that God had determined before the beginning of time who would gain salvation?
John Calvin
Martin Luther
Queen Elizabeth I
Pope Leo X
Who was the Queen of England from 1558-1603 and tried to create a compromise between the Catholic Church and new Protestant beliefs?
John Calvin
Martin Luther
Queen Elizabeth I
Pope Leo X
Who is the leader of the Roman Catholic Church and is considered the voice of God on earth?
John Calvin
Martin Luther
Queen Elizabeth I
Pope Leo X
Martin Luther wrote the 95 Thesis that stated the problems he had with the Church.
True
False
What is the term for kicking someone out of the church, as mentioned in Martin Luther's beliefs?
Excommunicating
Ordaining
Baptizing
Confirming
Pope Leo X granted _______ to people who donated to rebuild a large church in Rome.
indulgences
relics
land
titles
Which religious leader refused to acknowledge the Protestant Reformation?
John Calvin
Martin Luther
Queen Elizabeth I
Pope Leo X
Who tried to reduce religious conflict by allowing Catholic religious symbols, even though she was a Protestant?
John Calvin
Martin Luther
Queen Elizabeth I
Pope Leo X
In the Protestant faith, they did not believe in the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church as the only source of religious knowledge.
True
False
Who did not believe in the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church as the only source of religious knowledge?
Protestants
Catholics
Jesuits
Benedictines
Who is Martin Luther associated with?
The Protestant Reformation
The French Revolution
The Industrial Revolution
The Renaissance
John Calvin's lifestyle was strict, disciplined, and frugal.
True
False
Queen Elizabeth I was a monarch of which country?
England
France
Spain
Germany
Pope Leo X was a leader in which church?
The Roman Catholic Church
The Eastern Orthodox Church
The Anglican Church
The Lutheran Church
