Reformation and Martin Luther

What was the primary purpose of selling indulgences by the Church?

• To fund the construction of new schools

• To reduce time in purgatory for sins

• To promote literacy among the masses

• To support local farmers

What significant action did Martin Luther take on October 31st, 1517?

• He founded the Protestant Church

• He published the 95 Theses

• He became a knight

• He translated the Bible into German

How did the invention of book printing technology affect Luther's ideas?

• It restricted his writings to Germany

• It allowed his ideas to spread quickly

• It made his ideas less popular

• It delayed the spread of his ideas

What was one of the key themes of the Reformation according to Luther?

• Military expansion

• Education and freedom

• Political dominance

• Economic prosperity

What was an unintended consequence of Luther's actions?

• The Catholic Church gained more power

• A new Protestant Church was founded

• The Roman Empire expanded

• The sale of indulgences increased