The Reformation: A Historical Overview
Explore the key figures, causes, and effects of the Protestant Reformation with this comprehensive Grade 7 social studies worksheet.
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The Reformation: A Historical Overview
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. What was the main cause of the Protestant Reformation?
The rise of powerful kings
Corruption within the Catholic Church
The discovery of new lands
The invention of the printing press
2. Who is credited with initiating the Reformation by posting the Ninety-five Theses?
King Henry VIII
John Calvin
Martin Luther
Ignatius of Loyola
3. The sale of by the Catholic Church was a major point of contention for reformers.
4. Martin Luther believed that salvation could be achieved through alone, not good works.
5. The was a series of reforms within the Catholic Church in response to the Protestant Reformation.
6. Briefly explain the significance of the printing press during the Reformation.
7. The Reformation led to the establishment of new Christian denominations.
True
False
8. The Peace of Augsburg allowed German princes to choose the religion for their territory.
True
False
Match each term with its correct definition.
9. Indulgences
a. French Protestants
10. Huguenots
b. Remission of temporal punishment due to sin, purchased from the Church
11. Counter-Reformation
c. The movement within the Catholic Church to reform itself
12. The individual pictured below was a key figure in the Reformation. Identify him and describe one of his major contributions.
