Protestant Reformation

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

• Eastern Orthodox

• Roman Catholic

• Anglican

• Lutheran

What was the role of the parish priest in the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages?

• Providing social services

• Distributing alms to the poor

• Performing sacraments

• All of the above

What event triggered Martin Luther's decision to enter the monastery?

• A lightning storm

• A religious vision

• A personal tragedy

• A debate with a theologian

What did Martin Luther believe was the key to salvation?

• Good works

• Prayer and fasting

• Faith

• Sacraments

What were indulgences?

• Donations to the church

• Certificates of forgiveness

• Relics of saints

• Prayers for the dead

How did Martin Luther respond to the sale of indulgences?

• He supported it

• He ignored it

• He wrote 95 Theses against it

• He bought indulgences himself

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

• Increased literacy

• Spread of Protestant ideas

• Greater access to scripture

• All of the above

What did Luther believe about the authority of the Pope and the Church?

• They were infallible

• They made errors

• They had no spiritual powers

• They were necessary for salvation

What was the outcome of the German Peasants' Revolt?

• The peasants were successful

• Luther supported the peasants

• The revolt was brutally suppressed

• The Church granted the peasants' demands

Why did some princes and kings break with the Pope and support Protestantism?

• To promote equality and freedom

• To seize Church assets and wealth

• To establish a new religious hierarchy

• To gain support from the common people