Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation Flashcard

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What was the dominant form of Christianity in Europe before the Protestant Reformation?

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Roman Catholic

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Who was the main initiator and shaper of the Protestant Reformation?

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Martin Luther

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What was the main trigger for Martin Luther to write the 95 Theses?

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Corruption in Rome

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What was the main issue with indulgences that Martin Luther criticized?

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They were sold for profit

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What was the main impact of Martin Luther's translation of the Bible into German?

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It made the Bible accessible to common people.

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What was the outcome of the German Peasants' Revolt in 1525?

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The revolt was suppressed with brutality.

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Why did Grand Master Albert of the Teutonic Order break with the Pope and establish the Duchy of Prussia?

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To seize Church assets and increase his power

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What was a major incentive for princes and kings to break with the Pope during the Protestant Reformation?

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To gain control over Church wealth and power

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What did Catholics believe about Protestants during the Reformation?

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They believed Protestants were heretics.

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What was the main reason for the Queen of England to become the largest landowner in the country?

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The Protestant Reformation