Pre-Quiz

Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation

Directions: Choose the letter that you think best answers each question. There is only one answer for each question. NOTE: This is a pre-quiz, you are not expected to know the answers to every question, just do your best.

1.) What was the Protestant Reformation? a.)a series of religious expeditionary wars blessed by Pope Urban II and the Catholic Church, with the goal of restoring Christian access to the holy lands near Jerusalem. b.)was a cultural movement that spanned the period roughly from the 14th to the 17th century, beginning in Italy in the Late Middle Ages and later spreading to the rest of Europe. c.)a major 16th century European movement aimed initially at reforming the beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic Church. d.)none of the above 2.) What year did Martin Luther confront an indulgence salesman with his Ninety-Five Theses? a.)1517 b.)1735 c.)1620 d.)1565 3.)What did Martin Luther do that caused a tremendous impact on the church and on German culture? a.)translated the bible into vernacular to make it more accessible b.) set a model for clerical marriage c.)wrote hymns that influenced the development of singing in churches d.)all of the above 4.)All of the following were an outcome of the Diet of Worms except: a.)Martin Luther was made an outlaw b.)Martin Luther was required to present a written apology that took back what he said in his Ninety-Five Theses c.)It became a crime for anyone in Germany to give Martin Luther food or shelter d.) It permitted anyone to kill Martin Luther without legal consequence 5.)Martin Luther wanted to separate from the catholic church. a.)True b.)False 6.)To whom did Martin Luther write a letter voicing his objections to indulgences in 1517?

a.)Johann Tetzel b.)The Pope c.)Archbishop of Mainz d.)Charles V 7.) What did the Council of Trent do? a.) issued condemnations on what it defined as Protestant heresies and defined Church teachings in the areas of Scripture and Tradition, Original Sin, Justification, Sacraments, the Eucharist in Holy Mass and the veneration of saints b.)stood over trials of the prominent reformers of the reformation (such as Martin Luther) and ensured that their sentences were carried out c.)help and advise the Pope when making important decisions d.)investigated high authority figures in the Catholic Church searching for proof of corruption

Answer Key for Pre-Quiz 1.)C 2.)A 3.)D 4.)B 5.)B 6.)C 7.)A