#1
Who is considered the initiator of the Protestant Reformation?
Martin Luther
ExplanationMartin Luther sparked the Protestant Reformation with his Ninety-Five Theses.
#2
Which event marks the beginning of the Protestant Reformation?
The Diet of Worms
ExplanationThe Diet of Worms marked a significant moment where Luther's ideas were confronted.
#3
Who founded the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits?
Ignatius of Loyola
ExplanationIgnatius of Loyola founded the Jesuits as a response to the Reformation.
#4
Which religious leader initiated the Swiss Reformation?
Huldrych Zwingli
ExplanationHuldrych Zwingli was a key figure in initiating the Swiss Reformation.
#5
Who was the founder of the Anabaptist movement?
Menno Simons
ExplanationMenno Simons was a prominent figure in the Anabaptist movement.
#6
Who was the leading figure of the English Reformation after the death of Henry VIII?
Thomas Cranmer
ExplanationThomas Cranmer played a significant role in the English Reformation after Henry VIII.
#7
Which religious movement emphasized personal religious experience and individual interpretation of the Bible?
Pietism
ExplanationPietism emphasized personal spirituality and direct engagement with scripture.
#8
Which religious movement was led by King Henry VIII in England?
Anglicanism
ExplanationHenry VIII led the establishment of Anglicanism due to a dispute with the Pope over his divorce.
#9
What was the primary theological dispute that sparked the Protestant Reformation?
The authority of the Pope
ExplanationThe dispute over papal authority was a key factor leading to the Protestant Reformation.
#10
What was the major outcome of the Council of Trent?
The reaffirmation of Catholic doctrine
ExplanationThe Council of Trent reaffirmed core Catholic doctrines and practices.
#11
Which English monarch oversaw the dissolution of the monasteries?
Henry VIII
ExplanationHenry VIII oversaw the dissolution of monasteries as part of the English Reformation.
#12
Who was the influential German theologian and leader of the Radical Reformation?
Thomas Müntzer
ExplanationThomas Müntzer was a key figure in the Radical Reformation advocating for social change.
#13
What was the term used for the religious and political conflicts that occurred after the Protestant Reformation?
Thirty Years' War
ExplanationThe Thirty Years' War was a significant conflict stemming from the Reformation.