Religious Reformation and Renaissance

Question 1

What was the impact of the Protestant Reformation on Christianity?

Accepted Answer

Splintering of Christianity

Question 2

Which of these was NOT a Protestant church that emerged?

Accepted Answer

Orthodox

Question 3

Who was sentenced to life for supporting heliocentric theory?

Accepted Answer

Galileo

Question 4

Which Catholic teaching tool used a Q&A format and was widely used in U.S. schools?

Accepted Answer

Baltimore Catechism

Question 5

By 1950, the Church had declined everywhere due to persecution and secularism.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

What country was seen as Catholic by 1600?

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Spain

Question 7

What concept means leaving God out of public life?

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Secularism

Question 8

What major council in 1869–70 proclaimed Papal Infallibility?

Accepted Answer

Vatican I

Question 9

What philosophy claims that only what can be seen or proven is real?

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Rationalism

Question 10

The Council of Trent confirmed the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

What did Martin Luther criticize in his 95 Theses?

Accepted Answer

Sale of indulgences

Question 12

What invention helped spread both orthodox and reformist religious ideas during the Renaissance?

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Printing Press

Question 13

Which movement emphasized human creativity and the rediscovery of classical wisdom?

Accepted Answer

Humanism

Question 14

Papal Infallibility means the pope is never wrong about anything.

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False

Question 15

The Baltimore Catechism was not used in U.S. Catholic schools after the 1960s.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

Which reformer emphasized salvation by faith alone?

Accepted Answer

Martin Luther

Question 17

Which religious group emphasized direct access to God?

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Lutherans

Question 18

Scientific advances during the 1700–1900s led some to question traditional religious beliefs.

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True

Question 19

Which group denied the existence of the soul and miracles?

Accepted Answer

Secular Humanists

Question 20

Which Church reform required seminaries to train priests?

Accepted Answer

Council of Trent

Question 21

What city became a key site for Catholic missionary activity in Asia?

Accepted Answer

Manila

Question 22

Which of the following best describes ‘Sola Scriptura’?

Accepted Answer

Scripture as highest authority

Question 23

What was the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the Church?

Accepted Answer

Increased urbanization and worker struggles

Question 24

What was the main goal of the Council of Trent?

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Reform abuses and affirm teachings

Question 25

What invention helped spread both orthodox and reformist religious ideas during the Renaissance?

Accepted Answer

Printing Press

Question 26

Which Church reformer emphasized salvation by faith alone?

Accepted Answer

Martin Luther

Question 27

What was a major result of the Council of Trent?

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Clarification of Catholic doctrine

Question 28

The Protestant Reformation had no impact on European Christianity.

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False

Question 29

Where did Catholic missionaries build churches and hospitals?

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Globally

Question 30

Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution caused no tension with religious belief.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 31

What year did Martin Luther post his 95 Theses?

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1517

Question 32

Who was burned at the stake after being accused of witchcraft?

Accepted Answer

Joan of Arc

Question 33

Catholic missionaries build churches and hospitals...

Accepted Answer

Globally

Question 34

The Council of Trent confirmed the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 35

Which country gave women the right to vote in 1893?

Accepted Answer

New Zealand

Question 36

Catholic immigrants in the U.S. formed parishes around language and culture.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 37

Who called the First Vatican Council?

Accepted Answer

Pope Pius IX

Question 38

The Renaissance primarily focused on life after death.

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False

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