Quiz 8b - Protestant Reformation

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Protestant Reformation Quiz

The following is a quiz about the Protestant Reformation in Europe.

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  • Sale of indulgences authorized by Pope Leo X to raise money to build St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome (1515)
  • Ninety-Five Theses posted (1517)
  • Hearing held at Worms, Germany (1521)

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These events are most closely associated with

Charles V and absolutism
Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation
John Locke and the Enlightenment
Karl Marx and scientific socialism

2 An immediate result of the Protestant Reformation was the

end of religious unity in Europe
translation of the Koran (Qur'an)
increase in power of the Roman Catholic Church
destruction of the increasing power of monarchs

3 In Spain, an effect of the Inquisition during the 16th century was to

prevent the introduction of Protestant religions
reintroduce Moorish culture to the Iberian Peninsula
encourage the development of the Industrial Revolution
implement the ideas of the Renaissance in major cities

4 Which was a result of the Protestant Reformation in Europe?

The Catholic Church accepted the dominance of the new Protestant religions in Italy, France, and Germany.
Spain became a predominately Protestant nation.
Catholic Church leaders refused to make any changes in Church practices.
The power of the Catholic Church in Europe was weakened.

5 An immediate result of the Protestant Reformation was the

breaking of the religious unity of Europe
strengthening of the political power of the Pope
increase in the influence of the Roman Catholic Church
restoration of political unity to western Europe

6 The Protestant Reformation and the European Renaissance were similar in that both

discouraged the growth of strong monarchs
encouraged people to question tradition
were led by the military
supported the return of the Roman Empire

7 The Protestant Reformation represents a turning point in European history because it

allowed religious reformers to escape persecution
standardized all religious writings
ended religious unity in western Europe
forced most of Europe's monarchs to become Protestants

8 The Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation were similar in that both were

stimulated by a spirit of inquiry
supported by the working class
limited to Italy, France, and Germany
encouraged by the successes of the French Revolution

9 In western Europe, the Protestant Reformation brought an end to

the colonial period
strong central governments
religious unity
market economies

10 What was one cause of the Protestant Reformation?

revolt by the Moors in Spain
passage of the Act of Supremacy in England
call for the Council of Trent by Pope Paul III
corruption among high officials of the Catholic Church

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  • The introduction of gunpowder helped bring an end to feudalism
  • The printing press played an important role in causing the Reformation

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These statements best reflect the idea that

environmental changes can affect human society
contact with other societies can lead to conflict and war
economic change can be slow and almost unnoticed
technological advances can lead to major change

12 Which situation is considered a cause of the other three?

Religious unity declines throughout Europe.
The Catholic Counter-Reformation begins.
The power of the Roman Catholic Church decreases.
Martin Luther posts the Ninety-five Theses.

13 Which innovation had the greatest impact on the Protestant Reformation?

movable-type printing press
Mercator map projection
magnetic compass
triangular sail

14 Which set of events is in the correct chronological order?

Renaissance -> Middle Ages -> Roman Empire
Treaty of Versailles -> World War II -> Korean War
Reformation -> Crusades -> European exploration of the Americas
Bolshevik Revolution -> French Revolution -> American Revolution

15 Which action could be considered an effect of the Protestant Reformation?

posting of the Ninety-Five Theses
decline in the power of the Roman Catholic Church
sale of indulgences
end of religious warfare

16 One way Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII were similar is that they all were

Latin American revolutionary leaders
Reformation leaders
Impressionist painters
divine right monarchs

17 A major goal of the Counter-Reformation was to

reinstate the power of the Roman Catholic Church
reduce the authority of absolute monarchs
encourage new ideas in science and philosophy throughout Europe
compromise with European Protestants

18 One major influence the Renaissance had on the Protestant Reformation was that the philosophers

supported democratic forms of government
encouraged a questioning attitude
stressed the importance of life after death
denied the existence of God

19 Which was a major result of the Reformation?

New Christian denominations emerged.
Religious teachings were no longer allowed in the universities.
The Crusades were organized.
The power of the Pope was strengthened.

20 Which factor helped most to bring about the Protestant Reformation?

The Catholic clergy had lost faith in their religion.
Islam was attracting many converts in western Europe.
Kings and princes in northern Europe resented the power of the Catholic Church.
The exploration of the Americas led to the introduction of new religious ideas.