Protestant Reformation Quiz

What was the dominant religion in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Judaism

• Catholicism

Who became an important political leader due to the lack of a common government in Europe?

• King

• Emperor

• President

• Pope

What did priests control on the manor that gave them power?

• Access to Wealth

• Access to Education

• Access to Food

• Access to Heaven

What did the Catholic Church teach was necessary for gaining access to Heaven?

• Having Wealth

• Having Political Power

• Having Faith in God

• Having a Noble Title

Which of the following is NOT one of the Holy Sacraments taught by the Catholic Church?

• Bar Mitzvah

• Baptism

• Confirmation

• Marriage

What corrupt practice involved selling Church positions to the highest bidder?

• Simony

• Heresy

• Excommunication

• Indulgence

Who was a German priest involved in overseeing the selling of indulgences in the Holy Roman Empire?

• Jan Hus

• John Wycliffe

• Martin Luther

• Tetzel

What did Tetzel claim would happen if people donated to the rebuilding of St. Peter's Cathedral in Rome?

• They would gain entrance into Heaven

• They would become wealthy

• They would receive a title

• They would gain political power

What did Martin Luther believe was the only way to achieve salvation?

• Good Works and Sacraments

• Indulgences

• God's Mercy

• Church Authority

What movement in Europe was inspired by Martin Luther's break from the Catholic Church?

• Renaissance

• Counter-Reformation

• Protestant Reformation

• Scientific Revolution