Reformation Flashcards

1
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What major religious change occurred in England during the 16th century?

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The shift from Catholicism to Protestantism.

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2
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Who was the King of England that initiated the English Reformation?

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King Henry VIII.

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3
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True or False: The English Reformation was primarily driven by political motives.

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True.

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4
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What was the Act of Supremacy?

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A law passed in 1534 declaring Henry VIII as the Supreme Head of the Church of England.

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5
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Fill in the blank: The English Reformation began in the year _____.

A

1534.

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6
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What was one reason Henry VIII wanted to break from the Catholic Church?

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To annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon.

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7
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Which Pope refused to annul Henry VIII’s marriage?

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Pope Clement VII.

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8
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What was the role of Thomas Cranmer during the Reformation?

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He became the first Archbishop of Canterbury and supported the break from Rome.

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9
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True or False: The English Reformation led to the establishment of the Church of England.

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True.

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10
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What document did Henry VIII create to outline the Church of England’s beliefs?

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The Book of Common Prayer.

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Multiple Choice: What was a key belief of Protestantism? A) Authority of the Pope B) Justification by faith C) Tradition over scripture

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B) Justification by faith.

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12
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Who succeeded Henry VIII and continued the Protestant reforms?

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Edward VI.

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13
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What was the name of the Catholic response to the Reformation?

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The Counter-Reformation.

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14
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Fill in the blank: The Act of Uniformity established the ____ as the official prayer book of the Church of England.

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Book of Common Prayer.

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15
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What was Mary I’s nickname due to her persecution of Protestants?

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Bloody Mary.

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16
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True or False: Elizabeth I restored Protestantism in England after Mary I’s reign.

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True.

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17
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What was the Elizabethan Religious Settlement?

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A series of laws and policies that established the Church of England’s practices under Elizabeth I.

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18
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Multiple Choice: What did the Puritans want to do? A) Return to Catholicism B) Purify the Church of England C) Establish a monarchy

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B) Purify the Church of England.

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19
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What was the significance of the 39 Articles?

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They defined the doctrine of the Church of England.

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20
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Fill in the blank: The English Reformation was part of a wider movement known as the ____ Reformation.

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Protestant.

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21
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Who was the leader of the English Reformation who translated the Bible into English?

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William Tyndale.

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22
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True or False: The Reformation in England was a quick and peaceful process.

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False.

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23
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What was the main reason for the Pilgrimage of Grace in 1536?

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To protest against the dissolution of monasteries and the changes in the church.

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24
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What was the primary role of the monasteries before the Reformation?

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They were centers of learning, charity, and religious life.

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25
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the English Reformation? A) Formation of new Protestant sects B) Increased power of the monarchy C) Decrease in literacy rates

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C) Decrease in literacy rates.

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26
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Fill in the blank: The English Bible was translated into English by _____.

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William Tyndale.

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27
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Who were the Jesuits?

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A Catholic religious order founded to counter the Reformation.

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28
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True or False: The Reformation in England did not affect the rest of Europe.

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False.

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29
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What was the main focus of the Counter-Reformation?

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To reform the Catholic Church and counter the spread of Protestantism.

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30
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Who was the first monarch to rule after the English Reformation began?

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Edward VI.

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31
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Fill in the blank: The Book of Common Prayer was published in _____.

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1549.

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32
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What was the significance of the Council of Trent?

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It was a key part of the Catholic Church’s response to the Reformation.

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33
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True or False: The English Reformation had no impact on the political landscape of England.

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False.

34
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What was the main reason for the dissolution of the monasteries?

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To increase the Crown’s revenue and assert royal authority.

35
Q

Who was the last Tudor monarch?

A

Elizabeth I.

36
Q

Fill in the blank: The English Reformation led to the rise of ____ in England.

A

Protestantism.

37
Q

What was the primary teaching of Martin Luther that influenced the Reformation?

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Salvation by faith alone.

38
Q

True or False: Henry VIII’s reformation was based solely on religious beliefs.

A

False.

39
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What did the term ‘Protestant’ originally refer to?

A

Those who protested against the Catholic Church’s practices.

40
Q

Who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury after the break from Rome?

A

Thomas Cranmer.

41
Q

Fill in the blank: The Reformation resulted in the creation of various ____ sects.

A

Protestant.

42
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What was the primary goal of the Reformation?

A

To reform the Catholic Church and address issues such as corruption.

43
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True or False: Elizabeth I faced significant opposition from both Catholics and Puritans.

A

True.

44
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What was the significance of the English Bible being made available to the public?

A

It allowed more people to read and interpret the scriptures themselves.

45
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Multiple Choice: Which event marked the beginning of the English Reformation? A) The establishment of the Church of England B) The execution of Anne Boleyn C) The annulment of Henry VIII’s marriage

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A) The establishment of the Church of England.

46
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Fill in the blank: The English Reformation was influenced by the ideas of Martin _____.

A

Luther.

47
Q

Who was known for her strict Catholic policies during her reign?

A

Mary I.

48
Q

True or False: The Protestant Reformation led to a decline in church attendance.

A

False.

49
Q

What role did the printing press play in the Reformation?

A

It facilitated the spread of Reformation ideas and literature.

50
Q

What was the main focus of the Anglican Church’s doctrine?

A

A middle path between Catholicism and Protestantism.

51
Q

Fill in the blank: The Reformation encouraged the idea of ____ interpretation of the Bible.

A

Individual.

52
Q

Who was a key figure in the development of Puritanism?

A

John Calvin.

53
Q

True or False: The Reformation had no lasting impact on modern Christianity.

A

False.

54
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What was one of the main social impacts of the Reformation?

A

Increased literacy as people sought to read the Bible.

55
Q

Multiple Choice: What was the primary reason for the English Civil War? A) Religious conflict B) Economic issues C) Monarchical power

A

A) Religious conflict.

56
Q

What was the significance of the Thirty-Nine Articles?

A

They established the official beliefs of the Church of England.

57
Q

Fill in the blank: The English Reformation ultimately led to the establishment of a ____ monarchy.

A

Protestant.

58
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Who was a prominent critic of the Catholic Church before the Reformation?

A

John Wycliffe.

59
Q

True or False: The Reformation was a single event that occurred at one specific time.

A

False.

60
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What was the primary outcome of the Reformation for the monarchy?

A

Increased power and authority over religious matters.

61
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Who were the Anabaptists?

A

A radical Protestant group that believed in adult baptism.

62
Q

Fill in the blank: The Protestant Reformation began in Germany with Martin _____.

A

Luther.

63
Q

What was the significance of the Treaty of Westphalia?

A

It ended religious wars in Europe and recognized Protestantism.

64
Q

True or False: The Reformation led to the establishment of various Protestant denominations.

A

True.

65
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What was one of the main criticisms of the Catholic Church that led to the Reformation?

A

Corruption and the sale of indulgences.

66
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Multiple Choice: Which monarch was known for trying to return England to Catholicism? A) Henry VIII B) Mary I C) Elizabeth I

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B) Mary I.

67
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What was the impact of the Reformation on women’s roles in society?

A

It allowed for more educational opportunities for women.

68
Q

Fill in the blank: The Reformation challenged the authority of the _____.

A

Pope.

69
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Who wrote the 95 Theses?

A

Martin Luther.

70
Q

True or False: The Reformation was solely a religious movement with no political implications.

A

False.

71
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What was the role of the monarch in the Church of England after the Reformation?

A

The monarch was the Supreme Governor of the Church.

72
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Multiple Choice: What was a major consequence of the Reformation in England? A) Decrease in royal power B) Increased literacy C) Return to Catholicism

A

B) Increased literacy.

73
Q

Fill in the blank: The Protestant Reformation led to the rise of various new ____ movements.

A

Christian.

74
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What was the significance of the English Reformation in a broader European context?

A

It contributed to the spread of Protestantism across Europe.

75
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True or False: The Reformation was supported by all classes of society.

A

False.

76
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What was one way the Catholic Church responded to the Reformation?

A

By initiating the Counter-Reformation.

77
Q

Who was a notable Protestant reformer in Switzerland?

A

John Calvin.

78
Q

Fill in the blank: The Reformation emphasized the importance of personal ____ with God.

A

Faith.

79
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What was the effect of the Reformation on art and culture?

A

It led to a focus on individual expression and secular themes.

80
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a Protestant denomination? A) Lutheranism B) Anglicanism C) Orthodoxy

A

C) Orthodoxy.

81
Q

True or False: The Reformation created a lasting division between Protestant and Catholic Christians.

A

True.

82
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What was the role of the monarchy in the Church of England post-Reformation?

A

The monarchy had ultimate control over church matters.