The Protestant Reformation

Which statement best defines the teachings of John Calvin? Calvin taught his followers that salvation could be achieved through faith, but not through good works. Calvin taught his followers that human beings needed to follow strict rules to overcome their nature and do good. Calvin taught his followers that they could reduce punishment for their sins by giving generously to the church. Calvin taught his followers that priests and popes were closer to God than their churchgoers.

In the mid-1300s, John Wycliffe was a critic of the Protestant Church. a reverend in the Protestant Church. a critic of the Catholic Church. a priest in the Catholic Church.

Historians believe that Martin Luther announced the Ninety-Five Theses by giving a speech in a square in a small town. handing churchgoers fliers during a service. nailing a list to the door of a church in Germany. printing his beliefs in a newspaper in Wittenburg.

Who launched the Protestant Reformation in the 1500s? John Calvin Henry VIII Martin Luther John Wycliffe

Why did Henry VIII leave the Catholic Church in the 1500s? He wanted to prevent the sale of indulgences. He married Anne Boleyn in defiance of the Pope. He drafted a list that criticized church practices. He translated the Bible into German and English.

What statement best describes the Catholic Church during the Renaissance? The monarchs of Europe governed the Catholic Church and dictated its policies and practices. The Catholic Church was increasingly seen as a corrupt institution with too much power. The Catholic Church mostly remained separate from European politics and government. The people of Europe had little contact with the Catholic Church, which had no influence over their lives.

A key belief of Calvinism in the 1500s was that human beings are born free from all sins. children should not attend religious services. only priests and popes should interpret the Bible. some people are picked before birth for salvation.

In the 1500s, how did the Church of England differ from the Catholic Church? The Church of England incorporated only Protestant beliefs, while the Catholic Church incorporated only Catholic beliefs. The Church of England was led by a monarch, while the Catholic Church was led by a pope. The Church of England did not include priests as church leaders, while the Catholic Church did have priests. The Church of England conducted services in Latin, while the Catholic Church conducted services in German.

The Ninety-Five Theses called for many reforms, including establishing new denominations. banning the sale of indulgences. allowing only priests to forgive sins. building palaces with church funds.

What role did Henry VIII play in the Reformation? He led the Reformation in Germany. He created the Church of England. He stood trial at the Diet of Worms. He brought reform to Switzerland.

In the 1500s, John Calvin left France to escape religious persecution. become a Catholic priest. translate the Bible into German. stand trial at the Diet of Worms.

In the 1500s, Protestantism was a movement that established new church denominations. firmed up support for the Catholic Church. started the sale of indulgences in the church. called for reforms within the Protestant Church.

How did the Catholic Church respond to the Ninety-Five Theses? It implemented a few key reforms from the list. It created its own list of reforms and enacted them. It implemented almost all of the reforms from the list. It condemned the list and asked the writer to recant it.

Who launched the Protestant Reformation in the 1500s? John Calvin Henry VIII Martin Luther John Wycliffe

A similarity between Henry VIII and Martin Luther was that both formed new denominations that spread throughout Europe. were European monarchs who opposed the Catholic Church. were religious leaders who tried to change the Catholic Church. were excommunicated from the Catholic Church for their actions.

Which statement best describes the Book of Common Prayer? The Book of Common Prayer was a document that established a number of new denominations. The Book of Common Prayer was a list of challenges that criticized the Catholic Church. The Book of Common Prayer was a collection of rituals and ceremonies used in the Church of England. The Book of Common Prayer was a declaration that condemned Martin Luther's call for reforms.