The Protestant Reformation Answers

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Which statement best defines the teachings of John Calvin?

A
Calvin taught his followers that salvation could be achieved through faith, but not through good works.
B
Calvin taught his followers that human beings needed to follow strict rules to overcome their nature and do good.
C
Calvin taught his followers that they could reduce punishment for their sins by giving generously to the church.
D
Calvin taught his followers that priests and popes were closer to God than their churchgoers.
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A similarity between Henry VIII and Martin Luther was that both

A
formed new denominations that spread throughout Europe.
B
were European monarchs who opposed the Catholic Church.
C
were religious leaders who tried to change the Catholic Church.
D
were excommunicated from the Catholic Church for their actions.
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Which pair of statements best compares the roles of Martin Luther and John Calvin in the Reformation?

A
Martin Luther’s criticisms of the Catholic Church sparked the Reformation; John Calvin created a new denomination that promoted good works.
B
John Calvin’s criticisms of the Catholic Church sparked the Reformation; Martin Luther created a new denomination that promoted good works.
C
Martin Luther broke from the Catholic Church over an annulment; John Calvin translated the Bible into English and started the Church of England.
D
John Calvin broke from the Catholic Church over an annulment; Martin Luther translated the Bible into English and started the Church of England.
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The Ninety-Five Theses called for many reforms, including

A
establishing new denominations.
B
banning the sale of indulgences.
C
allowing only priests to forgive sins.
D
building palaces with church funds.
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Before the Reformation, the dominant force in European life was the

A
Catholic Church.
B
Protestant Church.
C
French monarchy.
D
English monarchy.
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How did the Catholic Church respond to the Ninety-Five Theses?

A
It implemented a few key reforms from the list.
B
It created its own list of reforms and enacted them.
C
It implemented almost all of the reforms from the list.
D
It condemned the list and asked the writer to recant it.
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How did Martin Luther start the Protestant Reformation?

A
by giving a speech in a square in a small town
B
by handing churchgoers fliers during a service
C
by writing a list of grievances about the Church
D
by printing his beliefs in a newspaper in Wittenburg
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In the 1500s, how did the Church of England differ from the Catholic Church?

A
The Church of England incorporated only Protestant beliefs, while the Catholic Church incorporated only Catholic beliefs.
B
The Church of England was led by a monarch, while the Catholic Church was led by a pope.
C
The Church of England did not include priests as church leaders, while the Catholic Church did have priests.
D
The Church of England conducted services in Latin, while the Catholic Church conducted services in German.
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What statement best describes the Catholic Church during the Renaissance?

A
The monarchs of Europe governed the Catholic Church and dictated its policies and practices.
B
The Catholic Church was increasingly seen as a corrupt institution with too much power.
C
The Catholic Church mostly remained separate from European politics and government.
D
The people of Europe had little contact with the Catholic Church, which had no influence over their lives.
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A key belief of Calvinism in the 1500s was that

A
human beings are born free from all sins.
B
children should not attend religious services.
C
only priests and popes should interpret the Bible.
D
some people are picked before birth for salvation.
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Which was an effect of the Reformation on the arts?

A
Most Protestant churches banned music from worship services.
B
Protestant religious art focused on accurate portrayals of Bible narratives.
C
Catholic imagery was preserved and adopted by Protestant churches.
D
Artists living in Protestant areas made their work more religious in theme.
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What role did Henry VIII play in the Reformation?

A
He led the Reformation in Germany.
B
He created the Church of England.
C
He stood trial at the Diet of Worms.
D
He brought reform to Switzerland.
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In the mid-1300s, John Wycliffe was

A
a critic of the Protestant Church.
B
a reverend in the Protestant Church.
C
a critic of the Catholic Church.
D
a leader in the Catholic Church.
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The concept of predestination was a major part of

A
Anglicanism.
B
Calvinism.
C
Lutheranism.
D
Presbyterianism.
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The map shows the spread of religion across Europe in the mid-1500s.

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A
the Calvinist faith had spread from Switzerland to other parts of Europe.
B
the Reformation did not have a large impact in northern Europe.
C
the Catholic Church had lost much of its power in southern Europe.
D
the Anglican Church had become the dominant religion across Europe.
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Why did Henry VIII leave the Catholic Church in the 1500s?

A
He wanted to prevent the sale of indulgences.
B
He married Anne Boleyn in defiance of the Pope.
C
He drafted a list that criticized church practices.
D
He translated the Bible into German and English.
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In the 1500s, John Calvin left France to

A
escape religious persecution.
B
become a Catholic priest.
C
translate the Bible into German.
D
stand trial at the Diet of Worms.
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In the 1500s, Protestantism was a movement that

A
established new church denominations.
B
firmed up support for the Catholic Church.
C
started the sale of indulgences in the church.
D
called for reforms within the Protestant Church.

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