Protestant Reformers Flashcards
The Poor of Lyons, a literalist sect founded by Waldo (Vaudes) in France in 1170 were more commonly known as ….
WALDENSIANS
What was the primary catalyst for the Protestant Reformation?
The corruption and abuses within the Catholic Church, particularly the sale of indulgences.
Who is considered the father of the Protestant Reformation?
Martin Luther.
True or False: The Protestant Reformation began in the 16th century.
True.
Fill in the blank: Martin Luther nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the __________ Church.
Wittenberg.
What document did Martin Luther write that outlined his criticisms of the Church?
The Ninety-Five Theses.
Which invention helped spread Reformation ideas rapidly?
The printing press.
What was one major outcome of the Protestant Reformation?
The fragmentation of the Catholic Church and the establishment of various Protestant denominations.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a leader of the Protestant Reformation? a) John Calvin b) Henry VIII c) Ignatius of Loyola
c) Ignatius of Loyola.
What was the Edict of Nantes?
A decree that granted religious freedom to Protestants in France.
True or False: The Peace of Augsburg allowed rulers to choose the religion of their own territories.
True.
Fill in the blank: John Calvin was a prominent figure in the __________ Reformation.
Genevan.
What was the primary theological belief promoted by John Calvin?
Predestination.
Which English monarch broke away from the Catholic Church to form the Church of England?
Henry VIII.
What was the Council of Trent?
A council called by the Catholic Church to respond to the Protestant Reformation and reform the Church.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of Protestantism? a) Emphasis on tradition b) Salvation by faith alone c) Papal authority
b) Salvation by faith alone.
True or False: The Reformation led to increased literacy rates in Europe.
True.
What role did women play in the Protestant Reformation?
Women contributed to the Reformation as supporters, educators, and leaders in some Protestant communities.
Fill in the blank: The __________ Wars were conflicts in Europe that arose from the tensions between Protestant and Catholic states.
Thirty Years.
What is the significance of the term ‘sola scriptura’?
It means ‘scripture alone’ and emphasizes the Bible as the sole authority in Christian faith.
Which event marked the beginning of the Protestant Reformation?
Martin Luther’s posting of the Ninety-Five Theses in 1517.
What is the full title of Foxe’s Book of Martyrs?
Acts and Monuments of These Latter and Perilous Days
Who is the author of Foxe’s Book of Martyrs?
John Foxe
In what year was the first edition of Foxe’s Book of Martyrs published?
1563