Protestant Reformation

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

• Eastern Orthodox

• Roman Catholic

• Anglican

• Lutheran

Who initiated and shaped the Protestant Reformation?

• Martin Luther

• John Tetzel

• King Henry VIII

• Grand Master Albert

What did Martin Luther believe was the key to salvation?

• Good works

• Prayer and fasting

• Faith

• Sacraments

What were indulgences?

• Donations to the church

• Promises of eternal life

• Certificates of forgiveness

• Religious rituals

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

• It allowed non-priests to read the Bible

• It promoted unity among different denominations

• It challenged the authority of the Pope

• It led to the formation of the Anglican Church

What was the outcome of the German Peasants' Revolt?

• The peasants achieved their demands

• Luther supported the peasants' rebellion

• The revolt was brutally suppressed

• The revolt led to political reforms

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

• To promote religious freedom

• To eliminate corruption in the Church

• To gain control of Church assets

• To unite different denominations

What was the House of Hohenzollern known for?

• Unifying and ruling the German Empire

• Promoting religious tolerance

• Leading the Catholic Counter-Reformation

• Supporting the French Revolution

What did Catholics believe about Protestants during the Reformation?

• They were heretics

• They were the true followers of Christ

• They were corrupt priests

• They were political revolutionaries

What was one of the main incentives for princes and kings to support Protestantism?

• To promote equality and freedom

• To gain more political power

• To establish a new world order

• To restore the authority of the Pope