Question 1

IDENTIFICATIONS
-Ninety-Five Theses

Accepted Answer

The Ninety-Five Theses were a list of propositions written by Martin Luther in 1517, which he nailed to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. These theses were a critique of the Catholic Church's practice of selling indulgences, which were essentially pardons for sins. Luther's intention was to spark a debate within the Church about the sale of indulgences and the authority of the Pope. However, the Ninety-Five Theses ended up sparking the Protestant Reformation, leading to a major schism within Western Christianity. Luther's actions and the ideas expressed in the Ninety-Five Theses ultimately led to the formation of new Christian denominations and a significant shift in religious and political power in Europe.

Question 2

The concept of a "priesthood of all believers" is associated with the religious reformer, Ignatius Loyola.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

IDENTIFICATIONS
-Gustavus Vasa

Accepted Answer

Gustavus Vasa, also known as Gustav I, was a Swedish king who played a significant role in the country's history. He was born in 1496 and became king in 1523 after leading a successful rebellion against the Danish king who had ruled over Sweden. Gustavus Vasa is often credited with laying the foundation for modern Sweden and is considered one of the country's most important historical figures.

During his reign, Gustavus Vasa worked to centralize power in Sweden and reduce the influence of the nobility. He also played a key role in the Protestant Reformation, making Sweden a Lutheran country. His efforts to strengthen the Swedish state and promote Protestantism helped shape the country's identity and set it on a path towards becoming a major European power.

Gustavus Vasa's legacy is still celebrated in Sweden today, and he is remembered as a national hero who helped establish Sweden as an independent and influential nation. His reign marked a turning point in Swedish history and his contributions continue to be recognized and honored.

Question 4

The importation of silver from the New World to Spain resulted in

Accepted Answer

A)  the Industrial Revolution. 
B)  the Commercial Revolution. 
C)  deflation. 
D)  stagflation. 
E)  inflation. 
A)  the Industrial Revolution. 
B)  the Commercial Revolution. 
C)  deflation. 
D)  stagflation. 
E)  inflation.

Question 5

IDENTIFICATIONS
-John Calvin

Accepted Answer

John Calvin was a French theologian, pas

Question 6

The Reformation in England under Henry VIII

Accepted Answer

A)  was triggered by Henry's desire to annul his marriage. 
B)  witnessed the complete transformation of Catholic doctrine. 
C)  nearly ended with Thomas Cromwell's mishandling of the treasury. 
D)  led to Parliament's formal leadership over the Church of England. 
E)  was revoked by his son and successor, Edward V. 
A)  was triggered by Henry's desire to annul his marriage. 
B)  witnessed the complete transformation of Catholic doctrine. 
C)  nearly ended with Thomas Cromwell's mishandling of the treasury. 
D)  led to Parliament's formal leadership over the Church of England. 
E)  was revoked by his son and successor, Edward V.

Question 7

Luther's ideas were most readily accepted in

Accepted Answer

A)  England. 
B)  France. 
C)  Italy. 
D)  Spain. 
E)  Scandinavia. 
A)  England. 
B)  France. 
C)  Italy. 
D)  Spain. 
E)  Scandinavia.

Question 8

The Catholic Reformation's ultimate refusal to compromise with Protestantism was exemplified by

Accepted Answer

A)  Pope Paul III, who proved to be an ultra-conservative in refusing possible changes within the church. 
B)  the Roman Inquisition and the creation of the Index. 
C)  the Council of Trent, at which moderate Catholics and Jesuits heard the Protestants proclaim their doctrines. 
D)  Pope Paul IV, a moderate pope who proposed to moderate all Catholic-Protestant disputes. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  Pope Paul III, who proved to be an ultra-conservative in refusing possible changes within the church. 
B)  the Roman Inquisition and the creation of the Index. 
C)  the Council of Trent, at which moderate Catholics and Jesuits heard the Protestants proclaim their doctrines. 
D)  Pope Paul IV, a moderate pope who proposed to moderate all Catholic-Protestant disputes. 
E)  none of the above

Question 9

Which of the following are among the chief characteristics of John Calvin's reform movement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calvin's acceptance of "justification by faith alone" 
B)  predestination and the absolute sovereignty of God 
C)  the belief that humans must obey secular authorities 
D)  a belief in congregational church covenant 
E)  a tolerance for all forms of Christianity but none for other religions including Judaism. 
A)  Calvin's acceptance of "justification by faith alone" 
B)  predestination and the absolute sovereignty of God 
C)  the belief that humans must obey secular authorities 
D)  a belief in congregational church covenant 
E)  a tolerance for all forms of Christianity but none for other religions including Judaism.

Question 10

IDENTIFICATIONS
-the New World

Accepted Answer

The New World refers to the Americas, wh

Question 11

In the eastern part of his empire, Charles V faced a threat to his power from

Accepted Answer

A)  France. 
B)  the Austrian empire. 
C)  the League of Cambrai. 
D)  Muscovy. 
E)  the Ottoman empire. 
A)  France. 
B)  the Austrian empire. 
C)  the League of Cambrai. 
D)  Muscovy. 
E)  the Ottoman empire.

Question 12

IDENTIFICATIONS
-Ulrich Zwingli

Accepted Answer

Ulrich Zwingli was a Swiss pastor and le

Question 13

IDENTIFICATIONS
-Henry VIII's wives

Accepted Answer

Henry VIII, the King of England from 150

Question 14

The Swiss religious reformer who established the Protestant Reformation in Zurich was

Accepted Answer

A)  Melenchthon. 
B)  Hutter. 
C)  Zwingli. 
D)  Servetis. 
E)  Calvin. 
A)  Melenchthon. 
B)  Hutter. 
C)  Zwingli. 
D)  Servetis. 
E)  Calvin.

Question 15

The reforming religious organization of the late fifteenth century that included both clergy and laymen was

Accepted Answer

A)  Augustinians. 
B)  Jesuits. 
C)  Oratory of Divine Love. 
D)  Beguines. 
E)  Order of Erasmusnites. 
A)  Augustinians. 
B)  Jesuits. 
C)  Oratory of Divine Love. 
D)  Beguines. 
E)  Order of Erasmusnites.

Question 16

Which of the following was not a central belief of Lutheranism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Justification is by faith alone. 
B)  Only two of the Catholic sacraments were accurate and worth keeping. 
C)  God's word is found in scripture alone. 
D)  The pope is a false representative of Christ on earth. 
E)  The sale of indulgences is a proper revenue source for a church. 
A)  Justification is by faith alone. 
B)  Only two of the Catholic sacraments were accurate and worth keeping. 
C)  God's word is found in scripture alone. 
D)  The pope is a false representative of Christ on earth. 
E)  The sale of indulgences is a proper revenue source for a church.

Question 17

IDENTIFICATIONS
-Pope Paul III

Accepted Answer

Pope Paul III, born Alessandro Farnese,

Question 18

IDENTIFICATIONS
-Oratory of Divine Love

Accepted Answer

The Oratory of Divine Love is a religiou

Question 19

IDENTIFICATIONS
-the Protestant minister and family

Accepted Answer

The Protestant minister and his family a

Question 20

The author of Utopia, a satire on European government and society, was

Accepted Answer

A)  Giovanni Boccaccio. 
B)  Desiderius Erasmus. 
C)  Thomas a Kepmis. 
D)  William Shakespeare. 
E)  Thomas More. 
A)  Giovanni Boccaccio. 
B)  Desiderius Erasmus. 
C)  Thomas a Kepmis. 
D)  William Shakespeare. 
E)  Thomas More.

Exam 13: reformation and Religious Warfare in the Sixteenth Century

IDENTIFICATIONS -Ninety-Five Theses

The concept of a "priesthood of all believers" is associated with the religious reformer, Ignatius Loyola.

IDENTIFICATIONS -Gustavus Vasa

The importation of silver from the New World to Spain resulted in

IDENTIFICATIONS -John Calvin

The Reformation in England under Henry VIII

Luther's ideas were most readily accepted in

The Catholic Reformation's ultimate refusal to compromise with Protestantism was exemplified by

Which of the following are among the chief characteristics of John Calvin's reform movement?

IDENTIFICATIONS -the New World

In the eastern part of his empire, Charles V faced a threat to his power from

IDENTIFICATIONS -Ulrich Zwingli

IDENTIFICATIONS -Henry VIII's wives

The Swiss religious reformer who established the Protestant Reformation in Zurich was

The reforming religious organization of the late fifteenth century that included both clergy and laymen was

Which of the following was not a central belief of Lutheranism?

IDENTIFICATIONS -Pope Paul III

IDENTIFICATIONS -Oratory of Divine Love

IDENTIFICATIONS -the Protestant minister and family

The author of Utopia, a satire on European government and society, was

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