Reformation Quick Check
Which of the following best describes the origins of the Reformation?
Martin Luther successfully built on more than a century of other scholars' ideas, causing more people to speak up and leave the Catholic Church. ✅
Erasmus of Rotterdam and Martin Luther teamed up to convince people to leave the Catholic Church.
Martin Luther’s excommunication made large numbers of people unhappy with the Catholic Church.
For the first time in the sixteenth century, scholars began to speak out about problems in the Catholic Church.
Which of the following primary sources would best help someone examine how the printing press and printed books influenced Europe?
a diagram of the printing press that Johannes Gutenberg created by hand
a copy of one of the most well-known illuminated manuscripts used for prayer
a twentieth-century map showing the printing presses in Renaissance Europe
a sixteenth-century document calling for the censorship of newly printed books ✅
Which statement best summarizes the criticisms of the Catholic Church by Protestant reformers?
Protestant reformers saw the Catholic Church as corrupt and too focused on wealth and political power instead of faith and ministry. ✅
Protestant reformers wanted the Catholic Church to control secular governments.
Protestant reformers believed the pope should have direct control over individual salvation.
Protestant reformers believed each nation should have their own unique church.
Interpret this statement released by the Council of Trent in 1563. Which of the following statements best explains its significance?
The Council of Trent sought to control the spread of ideas that threatened the power and influence of the Church. ✅
The Council of Trent established new religious orders such as the Jesuits and Augustines.
The Council of Trent wanted to excommunicate secular leaders who refused to follow the Church’s teachings.
The Council of Trent reaffirmed the sale and use of indulgences.
Which of the following was an obstacle to calling the Council of Trent?
resistance by secular political leaders ✅
failure of the printing press to spread papal bulls
the excommunication of Martin Luther
protection of Protestants by German princes
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For number 3, the answer is
"Protestant reformers saw the Catholic Church as corrupt and too focused on wealth and political power instead of faith and ministry."
Congratulations on getting a 5/5 on your Reformation Quick Check! You've correctly identified key aspects of the Reformation, including Martin Luther’s role and the broader context of discontent with the Catholic Church, the influence of the printing press on the spread of ideas, the criticisms of the Church by reformers, the significance of the Council of Trent in attempting to preserve the Church's influence, and one of the obstacles faced when convening the Council of Trent.
If you have any more questions or need further information on these topics or anything else, feel free to ask. Have a great day! :)
Yes, that's correct. The third statement, "Protestant reformers saw the Catholic Church as corrupt and too focused on wealth and political power instead of faith and ministry," best summarizes the criticisms of the Catholic Church by Protestant reformers. The Reformers, including figures like Martin Luther and John Calvin, were critical of various practices within the Catholic Church such as the sale of indulgences, simony, and the perceived worldliness of the clergy. They sought to return to what they considered the true foundations of Christian faith, emphasizing scripture over church tradition and personal faith over church-mediated salvation.
Great job, you got all the answers correct! Here's how you arrived at the correct answers:
For the question regarding the origins of the Reformation, you had to choose the statement that best describes the origins of the Reformation. To get to the correct answer, you needed to understand that Martin Luther played a key role in the Reformation by building on the ideas of earlier scholars and challenging the authority of the Catholic Church. By doing this, he inspired many others to speak up and leave the Catholic Church. Therefore, the statement "Martin Luther successfully built on more than a century of other scholars' ideas, causing more people to speak up and leave the Catholic Church" is the best choice.
For the question about primary sources related to the printing press and printed books, you had to determine which source would best help examine the influence of the printing press in Europe. To answer this question, you needed to consider which source provides direct information about the printing press and its impact. A diagram of the printing press created by Johannes Gutenberg would be the most suitable primary source for examining the influence of the printing press and printed books.
For the question regarding the criticisms of the Catholic Church by Protestant reformers, you had to identify the statement that best summarizes the reformers' criticisms. To answer this question, you needed to know that Protestant reformers criticized the Catholic Church for being corrupt, too focused on wealth and political power instead of faith and ministry. Therefore, the statement "Protestant reformers saw the Catholic Church as corrupt and too focused on wealth and political power instead of faith and ministry" is the best summary of their criticisms.
For the question about the significance of the statement released by the Council of Trent in 1563, you had to explain its significance based on the information provided. To answer this question, you needed to understand that the Council of Trent aimed to control the spread of ideas that threatened the power and influence of the Church. Therefore, the statement "The Council of Trent sought to control the spread of ideas that threatened the power and influence of the Church" best explains its significance.
For the question regarding the obstacles to calling the Council of Trent, you had to identify the obstacle that posed a challenge to convening the council. To answer this question, you needed to consider which option presented a difficulty that hindered the calling of the council. The resistance by secular political leaders is the correct choice, as their opposition would have made it challenging to gather the necessary support and agreement to hold the Council of Trent.
Great job on getting all the answers correct, and have a nice day! :)