The Reformation: An Interactive Learning Journey

Question 1

How did the printing press contribute to the Reformation?

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It allowed new ideas to reach more people.

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It slowed down the spread of new ideas.

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It made it harder for people to access information.

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It made the Catholic Church more powerful.

Question 2

Who is known as the founder of the Reformation movement?

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Martin Luther

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John Calvin

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Henry VIII

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Pope Leo X

Question 3

What was the main reason for Henry VIII's break with the Catholic Church?

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He wanted to divorce his wife, Catherine of Aragon

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He was influenced by the ideas of Martin Luther

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He wanted to increase his own power

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He was pressured by his advisors

Question 4

What was the name of the period of religious persecution in England during the 16th and 17th centuries?

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The Marian Persecutions

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The Elizabethan Persecutions

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The Stuart Persecutions

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The Hanoverian Persecutions

Question 5

Which of these is NOT a core principle of the Reformation?

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The Pope is the leader of the Christian Church.

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The Bible is the only religious authority.

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All Christians can receive salvation through faith alone.

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Religious rituals and practices are not essential for salvation.

Question 6

Which European country did NOT adopt Protestantism during the Reformation?

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Spain

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England

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France

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Germany

Question 7

What was the main purpose of the Act of Supremacy during the English Reformation?

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To make Henry VIII the head of the Church of England

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To close monasteries

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To introduce a new prayer book

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To establish Protestantism as the official religion

Question 8

How did the printing press contribute to the Protestant Reformation?

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It allowed Protestant ideas to spread quickly and widely.

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It restricted the circulation of new ideas.

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It gave the Catholic Church greater control over religious information.

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It had no significant impact on the Reformation.

Question 9

How did the Reformation affect the role of the clergy?

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It diminished their authority and wealth.

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It increased their power and influence.

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It had no major impact on their role.

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It resulted in the abolition of all clergy.

Question 10

In which century did the Reformation begin?

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16th century

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14th century

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15th century

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17th century

Question 11

Who was a key figure in the Reformation?

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Martin Luther

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Henry VIII

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Queen Elizabeth I

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William Shakespeare

Question 12

True or False: The Reformation led to the creation of new Protestant churches.

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True

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False

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Protestantism?

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Belief in the Pope's supreme authority

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Focus on faith alone for salvation

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Importance of the Bible

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Use of local languages during church services

Question 14

Which of the following terms is NOT related to the Reformation?

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Renaissance

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Indulgences

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Excommunication

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Transubstantiation

Question 15

Which of the following was the primary reason for the Reformation?

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Discontent with certain practices and doctrines of the Catholic Church

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Henry VIII's desire to divorce his wife

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Martin Luther's challenge to the Pope's authority

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The spread of plague throughout Europe

Question 16

Who is widely regarded as the 'Father of the Reformation'?

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Martin Luther

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Henry VIII

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John Calvin

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Pope Leo X

Question 17

What was the name of the document that Martin Luther wrote, challenging the authority of the Pope?

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The Ninety-Five Theses

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The Book of Common Prayer

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The Westminster Confession

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The Augsburg Confession

Question 18

Which of the following was a key event in the English Reformation?

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The Act of Supremacy

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The Gunpowder Plot

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The Battle of Bosworth Field

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The Spanish Armada

Question 19

Who do we consider the main figure in starting the Reformation?

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Martin Luther

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Henry VIII

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John Calvin

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William Tyndale

Question 20

Which of these is an important belief of the Reformation?

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Being saved only by faith

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The Pope is the most important person in the church

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Good deeds are important for salvation

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People need to buy indulgences to be forgiven for sins

Question 21

What law did Henry VIII pass to create the Church of England?

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The Act of Supremacy

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The Magna Carta

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The Book of Common Prayer

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The Thirty-Nine Articles

Question 22

Who was the first person to lead the Church of England after the Reformation?

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Thomas Cranmer

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Reginald Pole

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Stephen Gardiner

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William Warham

Question 23

Which of these Kings supported the Catholic Reformation?

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Philip II of Spain

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Elizabeth I of England

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Francis I of France

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James I of England

Question 24

Who is known as the father of the Protestant Reformation?

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Martin Luther

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Henry VIII

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Pope Leo X

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John Calvin

Question 25

Queen Mary I of England is also known by which nickname?

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Bloody Mary

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Good Queen Bess

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The Virgin Queen

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Mary Tudor

Question 26

What was the name of the religious conflicts in France during the 16th century?

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The French Wars of Religion

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The Thirty Years' War

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The War of the Roses

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The Hundred Years' War

Question 27

Which of the following is a consequence of the Reformation?

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Increased religious diversity across Europe

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Strengthening of the authority of the Catholic Church

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The end of the feudal system

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Unification of the Holy Roman Empire

Question 28

During the Reformation, what was a key difference between the beliefs of Catholics and Protestants about how people could get to heaven?

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Catholics believed good deeds were important, while Protestants believed only faith mattered.

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Catholics relied only on the Bible, while Protestants followed both the Bible and Church teachings.

Question 29

Indulgences were certificates sold by the Catholic Church. What did they promise and why were they important at the start of the Reformation?

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They promised to reduce time spent in Purgatory, a place where people went after death to be cleansed of their sins.

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They were prayers that could be said to ask God for forgiveness of sins.

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They were punishments given by the Church to people who had committed serious sins.

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They had no connection to the start of the Reformation.

Question 30

Who was the German monk who wrote the 95 Theses, which criticized the Catholic Church and sparked the Reformation?

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Martin Luther

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Henry VIII

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Queen Elizabeth I

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King James I

Question 31

Which document established the Church of England as an independent church separate from the Catholic Church?

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The Act of Supremacy

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The Magna Carta

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The Geneva Bible

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The Book of Common Prayer

Question 32

What was one of the main ideas promoted by Protestant reformers like Martin Luther?

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The Bible should be available in languages that people could understand

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The Pope is the head of the Christian Church

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Indulgences can be purchased to reduce time in purgatory

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Only the clergy should be allowed to interpret the Bible

Question 33

Which of the following was NOT a factor that contributed to the spread of the Reformation?

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The lack of interest in religious matters among the common people

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The invention of the printing press

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The growth of literacy rates

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The support of powerful rulers like Henry VIII

Question 34

What was the name of the religious movement that grew out of the Reformation and rejected all forms of religious imagery?

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Puritanism

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Calvinism

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Lutheranism

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Anglicanism

Question 35

How did the Reformation contribute to political changes in England?

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It weakened the power of the monarchy and increased the power of Parliament

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It led to the establishment of a republic

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It had no significant political impact

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It strengthened the power of the Catholic Church

Question 36

Who was the religious leader who sparked the Protestant Reformation?

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Martin Luther

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Henry VIII

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Pope Leo X

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Thomas More

Question 37

What was the name of the document that began the Reformation?

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The Ninety-Five Theses

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The Edict of Worms

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The Book of Common Prayer

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The Summa Theologica

Question 38

What was the name of the new religious movement that emerged in England under Henry VIII?

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The Church of England

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The Presbyterians

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The Puritans

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The Methodists

Question 39

Which of the following played a leading role in the Reformation in England?

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Henry VIII

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Henry VII

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Elizabeth I

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James I

Question 40

How did the Reformation impact England's foreign relations?

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England's relationships with Protestant countries improved

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England went to war with Catholic countries

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England became isolated

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There was no change in England’s foreign relations

Question 41

What was Martin Luther's main reason for challenging the Catholic Church?

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He believed indulgences were unfair.

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He wanted to lead the Church.

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He envied the Church's wealth.

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He aimed to establish a new religion.

Question 42

Who led the split between the Catholic Church and established the Church of England?

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Henry VIII

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Martin Luther

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Thomas More

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John Calvin

Question 43

Which of these is NOT a main idea of Protestantism?

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Religious ceremonies and traditions are important.

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The Bible is the only source of religious truth.

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People can be saved only through faith in Jesus Christ.

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All Christians are equal in the eyes of God.

Question 44

What did the Act of Supremacy do?

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It made the King the head of the Church of England.

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It closed down monasteries.

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It banned Catholic practices.

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It made Protestantism the only religion in England.

Question 45

Who was the first Protestant Archbishop of Canterbury?

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Thomas Cranmer

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Nicholas Ridley

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Hugh Latimer

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John Knox

Question 46

Who is credited with starting the Protestant movement?

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Martin Luther

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Henry VIII

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John Calvin

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Pope Leo X

Question 47

What was a major reason why some people criticized the Catholic Church during the Reformation?

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The Church was selling special pardons called 'indulgences'

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The Church did not allow women to become priests

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The Church used Latin in its services

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The Church banned people from eating meat on Fridays

Question 48

Why did Henry VIII's personal life impact the Reformation in England?

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He wanted to get a divorce from his wife

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He disagreed with the Pope's control over England

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He believed in the ideas of Protestant reformers

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He needed to make more money to pay for his wars

Question 49

What is the idea of "justification by faith"?

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God freely gives us salvation when we believe in Jesus

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We can earn salvation by doing good things

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We must be baptized to be saved

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It is not possible for people to be saved

Question 50

What was the main purpose of the Council of Trent?

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To restate and confirm Catholic teachings and practices

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To declare Protestantism to be a false religion

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To bring Protestants and Catholics together

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To end the Reformation

Question 51

Who is known as the initiator of the Reformation?

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Martin Luther

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Henry VIII

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John Calvin

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Thomas More