Practice Test

Question 8 • World History

Which statement best compares the ideas of Martin Luther to the ideas of the Catholic Church in the 1500s?

Answer

Luther taught that priests and popes were closer to God, while the Church taught that all Christians were equal in God’s view.

Luther taught that salvation came from faith alone, while the Church taught that both faith and good works could bring about salvation.

Luther believed the Bible should remain in Latin, while the Church believed the Bible should be translated into different languages.

Luther believed people should pay for their sins to be forgiven, while the Church believed people should not pay for forgiveness.

Explanation

Luther taught that people were saved through faith alone, rather than earning salvation through good works. The Catholic Church taught that faith and good works both played a role in salvation. Therefore, the best comparison is “Luther taught that salvation came from faith alone, while the Church taught that both faith and good works could bring about salvation.”

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