Council of Trent and the Protestant Reformation

The Council of Trent was a significant event in the Catholic Church's history, aiming to address the challenges posed by the Protestant Reformation. It was convened by Pope Paul III and held in Trento, Italy, over three sessions. The council made crucial decisions on theological matters, such as the mass, scripture, and justification, often anathematizing opposing Protestant views. Despite addressing key abuses and clarifying doctrines, the council's outcomes led to centuries of strained relations between Catholics and Protestants.

What percentage of the Catholic Church's followers became Protestant during the Reformation?

• 30%

• 50%

• 20%

• 40%

Who convened the Council of Trent?

• Pope Urban II

• Pope Leo X

• Pope Paul III

• Pope Gregory XIII

Why did most Protestants boycott the Council of Trent?

• They were not invited

• They were not given voting rights

• They disagreed with the location

• They had their own council

What was one of the main focuses of the Council of Trent's decisions?

• Expanding the church's territory

• Preventing future schisms

• Punishing Catholics

• Promoting Protestant beliefs

What was the Council of Trent's stance on the language of the Mass?

• It should be in Hebrew

• It should be in Greek

• It should be in Latin

• It should be in local languages

How many sacraments did the Council of Trent affirm?

• Five

• Six

• Seven

• Eight

What did the Council of Trent declare about the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist?

• It is symbolic

• It is a metaphor

• It is a real presence

• It is a myth

What was required of each diocese according to the Council of Trent?

• To hold annual councils

• To establish a seminary

• To convert Protestants

• To build a new church

What was one of the outcomes of the Council of Trent regarding church power?

• Created new abuses

• Ignored abuses

• Addressed key abuses

• Increased abuses

What was the long-term impact of the Council of Trent on Catholic-Protestant relations?

• Protestant conversion

• Immediate peace

• Continued tensions

• Complete reconciliation