TSH Y8 Martin Luther Quiz

What event led Martin Luther to vow to become a monk?

• A severe illness

• A violent thunderstorm

• A dream about heaven

• A command from his parents

What was Martin Luther's primary objection to the sale of "Letters of Indulgence"?

• They were too expensive for everyone

• They focused too much on money and not enough on God

• They were only available to the rich

• They were not officially sanctioned by the Pope

What was the immediate purpose of Martin Luther writing and posting his 95 theses?

• To declare war on the Catholic Church

• To announce his departure from the monastic order

• To initiate a debate among monks and priests

• To publish a new version of the Bible

Why did Martin Luther translate the New Testament into German while in hiding?

• To create a secret code for his followers

• To make it accessible for people to read in their own language

• To prove his linguistic skills to the Church

• To hide his original writings from authorities