World History Final: The Protestant Reformation

What document did Martin Luther famously nail to the door of the Wittenberg Church?

95 theses

What practice did Luther challenge that involved buying forgiveness for sins?

Selling indulgences

Which concept did John Calvin emphasize regarding salvation?

predestination

What was the primary language into which Luther translated the Bible?

German

What technological innovation helped spread Reformation ideas?

The printing press

What was one of the core principles of the Reformation emphasized by Luther?

Salvation by faith alone

What was a significant social factor contributing to the Reformation?

growing resentment toward the Catholic Church’s wealth and corruption.

What was the impact of the Reformation on literacy?

The Reformation increased literacy by encouraging people to read the Bible in their own language and supporting broader education.

What did the Reformation promote regarding individual faith?

It promoted personal faith, emphasizing that individuals could have a direct relationship with God and interpret the Bible themselves.