Reformation Flashcards
Who was Martin Luther?
A German Monk and religious reformer who created the Protestant Reformation.
What document did Martin Luther famously nail to the church door in 1517?
The 95 Theses.
True or False: Martin Luther believed that faith alone was sufficient for salvation.
True.
Fill in the blank: Martin Luther translated the Bible into _______.
German.
What was the primary criticism that Luther had against the Catholic Church?
The sale of indulgences. and the Pope had too much power and money
What is the term for the movement that Martin Luther started?
The Protestant Reformation.
What was the name of the assembly that Luther was summoned to in 1521?
The Diet of Worms. Charles V became Roman Emperor. He ruled many lands. As Luther became more popular the Pope asked Charles V to intervene.
Multiple Choice: What was Luther’s stance on the authority of the Pope?
He rejected the Pope’s authority.
What did Luther believe about the Bible?
It should be accessible to all people.
True or False: Martin Luther was excommunicated from the Catholic Church.
True.
Fill in the blank: Martin Luther was born in _______.
1483.
What language did Luther use to translate the Bible?
German.
What was the name of the theological concept Luther popularized that emphasizes salvation by faith?
Justification by faith.
Which religious practice did Luther oppose that involved paying for the forgiveness of sins?
Indulgences.
Fill in the blank: Luther’s teachings laid the foundation for _______.
Lutheranism.
