Martin Luther and the Reformation

The video explores the religious conflicts in 16th century Europe, focusing on the Catholic Church's dominance and the rise of resistance led by Martin Luther. Luther's objections to Church practices, such as indulgences, sparked the Reformation, leading to widespread societal changes. The video covers key events like the Diet of Worms, the spread of Reformation ideas, and the involvement of figures like Ulrich Zwingli and the Anabaptists. It concludes with the religious wars and the Peace of Augsburg, which allowed rulers to choose their territory's religion.

What was one of the main reasons behind the competition between Spain and England after 1550?

• Trade routes

• Religion

• Territorial expansion

• Technological advancements

What was Martin Luther's main concern even after obtaining his law degree?

• Political power

• Salvation

• Wealth

• Education

What practice of the Catholic Church did Martin Luther strongly oppose?

• Indulgences

• Confession

• Baptism

• Marriage

What was the main idea behind Luther's concept of 'sola scriptura'?

• Only the Bible is the true authority

• Only priests can read the Bible

• Only faith can lead to salvation

• Only the Pope can interpret the Bible

What was the outcome of the Diet of Worms for Martin Luther?

• He was declared an outlaw

• He was declared a saint

• He was made a bishop

• He was excommunicated

Who protected Martin Luther after he was declared an outlaw?

• Frederick the Wise

• The King of England

• The Pope

• Charles V

What was the Schmalkaldic League?

• A league of Protestant princes

• A military alliance against Spain

• A group of Catholic priests

• A trade union

What was Ulrich Zwingli's view on the Eucharist?

• It was a form of indulgence

• It was unnecessary

• It was a symbolic ritual

• It was a miracle of transubstantiation

What significant event occurred in 1555 regarding religious territories?

• The Diet of Worms

• The Edict of Nantes

• The Peace of Augsburg

• The Council of Trent

What was one of the reasons Luther's marriage was controversial?

• He married a Catholic

• He was a monk

• He married a noblewoman

• He married a foreigner