Quiz on Martin Luther and the Catholic Church

What year was Martin Luther born?

• 1483

• 1492

• 1500

• 1517

What did Martin Luther commit to during a violent thunderstorm?

• Becoming a monk

• Traveling to Rome

• Writing a book

• Building a church

What did the Catholic Church use as a tool to control its members?

• Communion and confession

• Music and art

• Festivals and feasts

• Education and literacy

What was the Catholic Church's stance on those who taught contrary to its beliefs?

• They were welcomed

• They were opposed

• They were ignored

• They were rewarded

What did Martin Luther develop a deep passion for as he grew up?

• Art

• Science

• Serving God

• Politics

What was Martin Luther's main criticism of the Catholic Church?

• Selling indulgences

• Baptism practices

• Church architecture

• Use of Latin in services

What movement did Luther's actions help to create?

• The Renaissance

• The Protestant Reformation

• The Enlightenment

• The Industrial Revolution

What was the impact of Luther's movement on the Holy Roman Empire?

• It led to peace and unity

• It caused unrest and violence

• It was ignored by most

• It strengthened the Catholic Church

Who was the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire during Luther's time?

• Charles V

• Henry VIII

• Louis XIV

• Frederick the Great

What was a central idea of Martin Luther's teaching?

• Salvation by works of merit

• Salvation by faith in Christ alone

• Salvation through pilgrimage

• Salvation through prayers