The Protestant Reformation
An 8th-grade social studies worksheet covering key figures, events, and concepts of the Protestant Reformation.
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1. Who is credited with initiating the Protestant Reformation by posting the Ninety-five Theses?
John Calvin
Martin Luther
King Henry VIII
Erasmus
2. What was the primary purpose of the Ninety-five Theses?
To declare war on France
To challenge papal authority and the sale of indulgences
To establish new trade routes
To unify the Holy Roman Empire
3. The sale of was a practice by the Catholic Church that allowed people to pay money to reduce their time or their loved ones' time in purgatory.
4. Martin Luther translated the Bible into , making it accessible to more people.
5. The Reformation led to the establishment of various Protestant denominations.
True
False
6. King Henry VIII's desire for a male heir was a significant factor in the English Reformation.
True
False
7. Briefly explain the concept of "sola scriptura" and its importance to the Reformation.
Match the reformer with their associated country or major reform.
8. John Calvin
a. England (Anglican Church)
9. Martin Luther
b. Germany (Ninety-five Theses)
10. King Henry VIII
c. Switzerland (Predestination)