AP European History: Protestant Reformation and Wars of Religion

The video covers the Protestant Reformation, highlighting key figures like Martin Luther and John Calvin, and their impact on religious and political landscapes in Europe. It discusses the Catholic Church's corruption, the spread of Reformation ideas via the printing press, and the resulting religious wars, including the Thirty Years' War. The Catholic Reformation's response is also examined, alongside social hierarchies and gender roles. The video concludes with an exploration of art movements like Mannerism and Baroque.

What was the first major split in the Christian church that occurred in 1054?

• The Great Schism

• The Diet of Worms

• The Protestant Reformation

• The Council of Trent

Which practice involved the buying and selling of church offices during the 1500s?

• Indulgences

• Nepotism

• Simony

• Predestination

What was the primary method through which Martin Luther's 95 Theses spread across Europe?

• Church sermons

• Handwritten letters

• Oral tradition

• The printing press

Which doctrine is John Calvin known for that suggests God has predetermined who will be saved?

• Predestination

• Indulgences

• Transubstantiation

• Simony

What was the name of the massacre that marked the beginning of the French Wars of Religion?

• The Defenestration of Prague

• The Battle of White Mountain

• The Massacre of Vassi

• The St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre

Which treaty ended the Thirty Years' War and marked a turning point in European history?

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Peace of Augsburg

• The Edict of Nantes

• The Peace of Westphalia

What was the main goal of the Council of Trent during the Catholic Reformation?

• To reform the Catholic Church and reconcile with Protestants

• To establish new Protestant doctrines

• To spread Calvinism across Europe

• To initiate the Thirty Years' War

Which new religious order was founded by Ignatius of Loyola during the Catholic Reformation?

• The Franciscans

• The Jesuits

• The Benedictines

• The Dominicans

What was the primary focus of the Jesuits during the Catholic Reformation?

• Political reform

• Spiritual renewal and education

• Economic development

• Military conquest

What was a significant social change regarding gender roles during the Reformation period?

• Women led the Protestant Reformation

• Women were largely excluded from economic and political life

• Women were allowed to become priests

• Women gained equal rights to men