School and Community Reforms

Can you think of any reforms in your school or community?

• Yes, I can think of several reforms.

• No, I cannot think of any reforms.

• I am not sure about any reforms.

Which of the following is a Protestant church?

• Lutheran

• Catholic

• Orthodox

• Buddhist

Why do you think people bought indulgences?

• To reduce time in purgatory

• To support the church financially

• To gain social status

• To show devotion to their faith

How might being excommunicated affect someone's life?

• Loss of community support

• Increased social status

• Financial gain

• Improved religious standing

Why might someone risk being labeled a heretic?

• To challenge established beliefs

• To gain social acceptance

• To avoid persecution

• To follow traditional norms

How might the belief in predestination affect someone's actions?

• It encourages taking initiative and making independent choices.

• It leads to a passive acceptance of events as they unfold.

• It promotes a focus on personal responsibility and accountability.

• It results in a strong desire to control future outcomes.

How did views on achieving salvation differ between Catholics and Protestants?

• Catholics believed in salvation through faith and good works, while Protestants believed in salvation through faith alone.

• Catholics believed in predestination, while Protestants believed in free will.

• Catholics believed in salvation through the sacraments, while Protestants rejected the sacraments.

• Catholics believed in salvation through the Pope, while Protestants believed in salvation through the Bible.

Identify a modern example of nepotism.

• A celebrity hiring a family member as a manager

• A company promoting an employee based on merit

• A government official awarding contracts to the lowest bidder

• A student receiving a scholarship based on academic performance

Translating scriptures into local languages was important because:

• It made religious texts accessible to a wider audience.

• It preserved the original meaning of the texts.

• It restricted the spread of religious knowledge.

• It was a requirement by religious authorities.

What might motivate someone to convert to a new faith?

• Personal belief and conviction

• Cultural influence

• Social pressure

• Desire for community