The Reformation Test

Who started the Protestant Reformation?

• John Calvin

• Martin Luther

• William Wilberforce

• Pope Paul III

Catholic teachings before the reformation described the poor people as being closer to God then the rich.

• True

• False

How did Martin Luther feel about the sale of indulgences?

• As a monk in the Catholic church he agreed with the sale.

• He didn't fully believe in their power but went along with it anyways.

• They upset him, but he held his tongue until 35 years later.

• He was angry that they were taking advantage of people and spoke out against them.

What two people laid the foundation for the Reformation?

• John Wycliffe & Martin Luther

• Erasmus & John Hus

• John Hus & Pope Paul III

• John Wycliffe & John Hus

John Hus advocated for the end of corrupton & excessive papal powers.

• True

• False

Erasmus believed that Christianity should show people how to live good lives on a daily basis.

• True

• False

Erasmus criticized the abuses of power from the Catholic Church.

• True

• False

Explain this quote:

"Erasmus laid the egg that Luther hatched."

What topic did the Pope focus on rather then religion?

• History

• Religion

• Politics

• Democracy

What did the Church sell to people to allow them to gain access into heaven even if they have sinned?

• Indulgence

• Salvation

• Heresy

• Christian Humanism