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.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following did Luther advocate for?
The priesthood of all believers.
True or False: Martin Luther was a monk before becoming a theologian.
True.
What major event did Luther’s actions help to spark?
The Protestant Reformation.
Fill in the blank: Martin Luther was a member of the _______ Order.
Augustinian.
What was the main outcome of Luther’s teachings?
The establishment of Protestant Reformation.
Write about Marin Luther (this shoud include
Main Actions
Regligious Beliefs
Changes introduced
Martin Luther born 1483
He joined the Augustinian order to become a Monk.
Luther wrote 95 Thesis (arguments) against the sale of indulgences. He believed the pope had too much power and money. He believed that by Faith alone you would get into heaven not by paying for prayer (indulgences)
Why did people support Luther
The 95 theses transalated into German
Germans complained that they were being made poorer by the money going to Rome
He also complained that the Pope believed in Luxury
He believed the bishops and priests were ignorant
