#1
Who is often considered the initiator of the Protestant Reformation?
Martin Luther
ExplanationInitiated the Protestant Reformation through his Ninety-Five Theses.
#2
Which document is famously associated with Martin Luther's criticism of the Catholic Church?
Ninety-Five Theses
ExplanationOutlined grievances against the Catholic Church, sparking the Reformation.
#3
Who was the English monarch responsible for the establishment of the Church of England?
Henry VIII
ExplanationSeparated from the Catholic Church and established the Church of England.
#4
Who was the founder of the Jesuit Order, known for its role in the Counter-Reformation?
Ignatius of Loyola
ExplanationFounded the Jesuit Order to combat the spread of Protestantism.
#5
Which event marked the beginning of the Protestant Reformation?
The posting of the Ninety-Five Theses
ExplanationCatalyzed the Protestant Reformation by challenging Catholic practices.
#6
Who authored 'The Institutes of the Christian Religion,' a foundational work of Protestant theology?
John Calvin
ExplanationJohn Calvin's systematic exposition of Protestant doctrine.
#7
What was the primary purpose of the Council of Trent?
To reaffirm Catholic doctrines and address corruption within the Church
ExplanationResponse to Protestantism, aimed to reaffirm Catholic teachings and address misconduct.
#8
Who was the primary architect of the English Reformation during the reign of Edward VI?
Thomas Cranmer
ExplanationArchbishop who shaped the English Reformation's theological direction.
#9
Which religious group was expelled from Spain in 1492 and faced persecution during the Inquisition?
Moriscos
ExplanationMuslims forcibly converted to Christianity, later expelled from Spain.