Reformation Impact Quick Check
Which of the following statements explains the major cause of the English Reformation?
the violence resulting from Mary I’s reinstatement of Catholicism in England
the pope’s refusal to annul Henry VIII’s marriage to Catherine of Aragon ✅
Henry VIII’s condemnation of Martin Luther’s teachings
Mary I’s execution of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Which of these statements best summarizes the effects of the Catholic Reformation after 1550?
The Church no longer allowed laypeople to use indulgences as a way to release loved ones’ souls from purgatory.
Europe remained at peace after 1550 despite religious differences between Catholics and Protestants.
The Church adopted various reforms including translating the Bible into vernacular languages.
Europe remained religiously fragmented between Catholics and Protestants. ✅
Which is an accurate analysis of attitudes toward women and witchcraft based on this passage from Malleus Maleficarum?
Women were considered to be easily tempted by evil spirits to accept witchcraft. ✅
Women were still able to be virtuous after accepting evil spirits and witchcraft.
Women were more capable of resisting evil spirits and witchcraft than men were.
Women were intelligent enough to avoid evil spirits and witchcraft.
Which of the following statements accurately analyzes the impact of the Protestant Reformation on Europe?
Protestant movements in the German states and England lacked the support of their political leaders.
European wars of religion economically devastated the Catholic strongholds of Spain and Italy.
The Protestant Reformation led to long-term religious division in Europe. ✅
Religious minority groups in Europe benefited from the conflicts between Catholics and Protestants.
What situation did Holy Roman Empire ambassador Simon Renard describe as difficult to repress because of the English people’s experiences with the Anglican Church?
Mary, Queen of Scots’s attempt to remove Elizabeth I as monarch
Mary I’s attempt to restore Catholicism to England ✅
Catherine of Aragon’s attempt to preserve her marriage to Henry VIII
Elizabeth I’s attempt to execute Mary, Queen of Scots
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