World History: Reformation Pre Assessment

Who wrote the 95 Theses in 1517, sparking the Protestant Reformation?

• John Calvin

• Martin Luther

• Henry VIII

• Ulrich Zwingli

Which council was convened by the Catholic Church as part of the Counter Reformation?

• Council of Nicaea

• Council of Trent

• Council of Constance

• Council of Chalcedon

What was the main issue addressed in Martin Luther’s 95 Theses?

• The sale of indulgences

• The translation of the Bible

• The authority of the Pope

• The role of women in the church

Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Protestant Reformation?

• Corruption in the Catholic Church

• The invention of the printing press

• The rise of absolute monarchies

• Desire for religious reform

Which English king broke away from the Catholic Church and established the Church of England?

• Edward VI

• Henry VIII

• James I

• Charles V

Which Protestant reformer is known for his doctrine of predestination?

• Martin Luther

• John Calvin

• Ulrich Zwingli

• Jan Hus

What was one major impact of the Reformation on European society?

• Increased religious unity

• The rise of Protestant churches

• The abolition of monarchies

• The end of feudalism

Which term refers to the Catholic Church’s response to the Protestant Reformation?

• Renaissance

• Counter Reformation

• Enlightenment

• Great Schism

Which document reaffirmed traditional Catholic teachings and reformed church practices during the Counter Reformation?

• Edict of Nantes

• Peace of Augsburg

• Decrees of the Council of Trent

• Magna Carta

Which invention helped spread Reformation ideas quickly across Europe?

• Steam engine

• Printing press

• Telescope

• Compass