The Protestant Reformation and the Peasants' War

In the early 16th century, Martin Luther challenged the Catholic Church's authority, sparking the Protestant Reformation. His actions led to the creation of various Protestant sects, causing religious conflicts. The Peasants' War, inspired by these changes, saw peasants revolt against serfdom, but they were ultimately defeated. The war marked a significant shift in Europe's religious and political landscape, setting the stage for future conflicts between Protestants and Catholics.

What was the main reason Martin Luther challenged the Catholic Church?

• He wanted to become the Pope.

• He was excommunicated by the Church.

• He wanted to establish a new religion.

• He saw corruption and false teachings within the Church.

What was the significance of Luther's mass printing of the Bible in German?

• It was a method to control the population.

• It was a way to make money for the Church.

• It made the Bible accessible to everyone, not just priests.

• It allowed only priests to read the Bible.

Which of the following was NOT a new Protestant sect that emerged during the Reformation?

• Anabaptists

• Calvinists

• Catholics

• Lutherans

What was the main demand of the peasants in the Twelve Articles?

• To abolish the Catholic Church.

• To elect their own clergymen and use taxes for public purposes.

• To establish a new monarchy.

• To increase taxes for the nobility.

How did Martin Luther respond to the peasants' demands during the Peasants' War?

• He condemned them and sided with the nobility.

• He led the peasants in battle.

• He remained neutral.

• He supported their cause.

Who was Jörg Trusses von Woldeberg?

• The Scourge of the Peasants who led the Swabian League.

• A Protestant reformer.

• A leader of the peasants.

• A Catholic priest.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Leipen?

• A victory for the peasants.

• A stalemate with no clear winner.

• A peace treaty was signed.

• A victory for Trusses and the Swabian League.

Which battle had the greatest loss of life during the Peasants' War?

• Battle of Leipen

• Battle of Königshoven

• Battle of Boeblingen

• Siege of Freyburg

What was the Peasants' War inspired by?

• The Protestant Reformation

• The French Revolution

• The Knights' Revolt of 1522

• The East-West Schism

What was the historical significance of the Peasants' War?

• It was the largest revolution in Europe before the French Revolution.

• It was a minor conflict with little impact.

• It led to the immediate end of serfdom.

• It resulted in the unification of Protestant sects.